BSc (Hons) Data Science at London Metropolitan University

This Data Science BSc course offers a comprehensive introduction to the most important areas of the discipline, including data programming, statistical modelling, business intelligence, machine learning and data visualisation. Developed with input from industry experts, this course covers all the necessary skills and competencies required to delve deeper into this fascinating field. By the end of the BSc degree, you’ll be ready to apply for rewarding roles in the data science and big data industries, as well as the many sectors and organisations that increasingly require data scientists.

Faculty: School of Computing and Digital Media  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Data Analysis, Financial Mathematics, Fundamentals of Computing, Introduction to Information Systems, Logic and Mathematical Techniques, Programming. Year 2: Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Databases, Professional and Ethical Issues, Programming with Data, Smart Data Discovery, Statistical Methods and Modelling Markets. Year 3: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Career Development Learning, Data and Web Development, Project, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Business, Big Data and Visualisation, Cryptography and Number Theory, Project Analysis and Practice.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you to work as a data analyst or in the fields of data programming, data visualisation, IT data consultation, big data solution designing or data solution development. This degree award can put you in a position to apply to companies such as Facebook, Mastercard, Amazon, Microsoft or the BBC for roles such as Junior Data Scientist, Data Science Operational Officer or Associate Data Analyst.

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