BSc (Hons) Data Analytics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Data Analytics is a joint honours programme taught by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Department of Computer & Information Sciences. Graduates may be eligible for GradStat status on completion.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Mathematics & Statistics; Computer & Information Sciences | Duration: 4 years (BSc Hons); part-time study available | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 combine mathematics (calculus, geometry, analysis, probability theory) with computer science (machines, languages and computation, programming foundations, logic and algorithms, user and data modelling). Years 3 and 4 include Regression Modelling, Applied Linear Algebra, Building Software Systems and Foundations of Artificial Intelligence with options such as experimental design, risk analysis, network analysis and software engineering, plus a final-year project in either subject.

Career pathways

Graduates are in demand across all sectors as data analysts or data scientists, for example in online information providers, social media, banking, insurance and retail.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Faculty of Science, BSc Hons Data Analytics. Scottish Highers, Year 1 standard entry: AABB or ABBBC (Maths A; Advanced Higher Maths recommended); minimum entry: BBBB including Maths B and 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics, or ABBB including Maths A. Advanced Highers, Year 2 entry: AB (Maths A, Computing Science B). A levels: Year 1 entry BBB (Maths), Year 2 entry ABB (Maths A, Computer Science B). International Baccalaureate: Year 1 entry 30 (Maths HL5), Year 2 entry 32 (Maths HL6, Computer Science HL5 including option D, object-oriented programming in Java). HNC: Year 1 relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics. Deferred entry accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (Faculty of Science standard requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time, per academic year, tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (BSc Hons); part-time study available

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