BSc (Hons) Data Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Data Science builds foundations in mathematics and computing and covers data management and visualisation, programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical modelling and big data analytics. Employers help shape the curriculum, and a paid placement year is optional.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers calculus, linear algebra, numerical techniques, fundamental data science, programming, software engineering and computational algorithms. Year 2 covers data modelling, information management, operational research and professional software development. The final year covers machine learning, big data analytics, parallel computing, health data science, optimisation and financial modelling, with a supervised project.

Career pathways

Graduates work across healthcare, finance, technology, government, environmental science and education. Recent employers of Plymouth graduates include KPMG, GCHQ, Lloyds Banking Group, the Met Office, Oxford Clinical Trials Research Unit and Siemens.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above. A levels: 112 points, preferably including a relevant technical subject such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology or Physics. BTEC: DMM, preferably in a technical subject. Access to HE Diploma: relevant subject (Computing, IT, Science, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction. International Baccalaureate: 28 overall, preferably in a technical subject. T level: Merit to Distinction depending on the Mathematics units in the pathway. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate level).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 3 years

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