Data Science BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex

Build in-demand data skills for a digital society that depends on them – from industry-standard software to real-world data analysis. With your academic adviser’s ongoing support, graduate with the skills for professions ranging from data analysis to software engineering.

Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computational Mathematics, Engineering Maths 1A, Linear Algebra 1, Programming Concepts, Data Structures and Algorithms, Engineering Maths 1B, Introduction to Statistics and AI, Linear Algebra 2. Year 2 core modules: Databases, Introduction to Data Science, Introduction to Probability, Program Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Probability and Statistics, Software Engineering. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation, Data Science Research Methods, Linear Statistical Models, Neural Networks, Wider Topics in Data Science.

Career pathways

An academic adviser will guide you throughout your degree. You’ll have opportunities to engage with potential employers and to apply for a placement to gain experience working in industry. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into roles such as data analyst, data engineer, business data analyst, database administrator, data scientist and software engineer.

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