Computer Science (Data Science and AI) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Computer Science (Data Science and AI) BSc (Hons) teaches students to work with data and to design AI systems that learn and adapt. Learning is project-based and team-based using professional data science tools. Topics include machine learning, data visualisation, natural language processing and ethical AI. The industrial placement variant adds a placement year, giving a 5 or 4 year course.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 5 or 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (placement/industry year) | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Front End Website Development, Introduction to Software Development, Mathematics for Computer Science, Introduction to Generative AI, Unix Systems, Embedded Systems Development and Networking, Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms and Computing and Society.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers such as Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist and Performance Analyst. The degree has an advisory board with industry experts, and recent employers include NCR, Capgemini, Unity, N-able, UK Government, Craneware and Citi.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate typical offer: A-level CCC (widening access CCD), with a further BBC tier listed that requires Mathematics at A-level; Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers BBBB (widening access BBCC) with a STEM or technical subject at Higher; BTEC: a relevant Extended Diploma with MMM (or DMM) including GCSE Maths at grade 4/C; IB Diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (30 points tier also listed) with Mathematics at Higher Level; HNC/HND routes: a relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 96 or 120 SCQF credits including Mathematics for Computing, or a relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units. IELTS Academic (international applicants): overall 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5; other English language tests are also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. England, Wales and Northern Ireland (rest of UK) tuition fee per year of study, subject to confirmation by the UK Government Source

International applicants: GBP 21,600 a year. International tuition fee per year of study before scholarships Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 or 4 years

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