Data Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

You can be at the forefront of the next big advance in computing with our BSc (Hons) Data Science course. From e-commerce to healthcare and finance, data scientists make sense of vast quantities of information, pioneering new products and life-saving drugs, and helping organisations to work smarter. Data science will transform the next decade - changing businesses, the economy, and how we live our lives.

Faculty: School of Computer Science | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: AI Fundamentals, Computational Thinking, Computers & Society, Computing Fundamentals, Data Fundamentals, Programming; Year 2 core modules: Algorithms and Data Structures, Human-Centered AI, Data Mining and AI Methods; Year 4 core modules: Big Data, Computing Project, Computing Group Project, Data Security and Governance. Optional modules include Software Architecture, Computer Vision, Computing Consultancy Project, Data Visualization, Digital Forensics Incident Response, IT Service Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: G415.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSDSC1&code2=0005

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