BSc (Hons) Data Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

The BSc in Data Science is designed for students with an affinity for maths and statistics who want to handle complex data and extract insights. The curriculum is designed in partnership with industry and develops programming skills in Python and R and familiarity with statistical software. Students also explore machine learning, large language models, data mining and natural language processing.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules are Mathematics for Data Science, Programming I and Probability and Statistics for Data Science. Stage 2 includes Algorithms, Predictive and Explanatory Modelling in Context and Preparing for Professional Practice. Stage 3 includes Natural Computation and Bayesian Machine Learning, with options such as Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.

Career pathways

Graduates are trained to help organisations extract valuable data insights in fields including finance, technology, government, healthcare, transport and engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). IB: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points. Contextual offers: A level CCC, BTEC MMM, IB 24 points or 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE: Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent. International Foundation Programme: Not applicable (N/A). T level: full T Level at Merit overall. Access to HE Diploma: a typical offer is the diploma in a suitable subject with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. English language (international applicants): a Good level of English (B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, IB Standard Level grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature, or A level grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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