BSc (Hons) Data Science and Analytics at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc Data Science and Analytics is a three-year degree combining mathematics, computing and data analysis, taught jointly by the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. Students develop programming skills in languages such as Python and SQL.

Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Calculus, Statistics I, Introduction to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming and Introduction to Databases; later years add Databases and Information Retrieval, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Survival Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis, Applied Statistics and a Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Data analyst roles across industries including health and business; graduates have joined organisations such as Accenture, Aviva, AXA, BT, Google, IBM and Royal Bank of Scotland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics or Further Mathematics (A-level Use of Mathematics not accepted). IB 29 points including 112 tariff points from 2 Higher Level subjects, with Higher Level Mathematics grade 5. Contextual offer: 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including B in Mathematics, Pure Maths, Statistics or Further Mathematics. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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