BSc (Hons) Data Science at Lancaster University

Programme overview

There has never been a more exciting time to study data science. Digital data tracks every part of our lives and Data Scientists are essential to understanding that data and how it can be used to shape algorithms, artificial intelligence, statistical tools, and businesses. As a data science student, you will gain hands-on experience with a range of industry-standard software and tools used in both computing and data analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: Computing and Communications | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Designing Software Systems, Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, Matrices and Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Software Development. Year 2 core modules: HCI: Designing for People, Multivariate Probability and Statistics, Project Skills, Secure Data and Systems. Year 3 core modules: Third Year Project (Data Science).

Career pathways

The gathering, interpretation, and evaluation of data is fundamental to all aspects of modern life. As a result, data science can lead to a career in a wide range of industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have evidence that you had the equivalent of A level Mathematics grade A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD accepted alongside A level Mathematics grade A on a case-by-case basis. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade A plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. This should include A level Mathematics grade A or A level Further Mathematics grade A. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations). T levels: Only accepted alongside A level Mathematics grade A. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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