FdSc Applied Data Science at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

Data Science is the driving force behind some of our largest global developments and most fascinating careers. From air pollution prediction to cancer detection and Artificial Intelligence; data scientists discover the truth behind information and use it to make a tangible difference to the world we inhabit. In response to the UK's Digital Skills Gap, where nearly half of businesses are actively searching for digital talent, we're empowering students to become future-ready and emerge as the next generation of digital experts!

Department: Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Computing Technology, Professional and Study Skills, Data Visualisation, Real World Artificial Intelligence, Programming Concepts, Thinking with Data. Year 2: Databases, Information Design, Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing, Sustainability and Ethics for Machines and Humans, Individual Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Tariff Points; GCE A Levels: grades DDD or equivalent; Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMP (1080 GLH); City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma: MMP (1080 GLH); T-Level: Pass (D or E); Scottish Highers: CCCD; Irish Leaving Certificate: One H3 and three H4; GCSEs: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK/ROI/Isle of Man/Channel Islands fee 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,840 a year (2027/28). EU/EEA/Swiss and overseas full-time fee 2027/28. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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