Data Science

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBB

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Data scientists extract valuable insights from big sets of data across many different industries, helping organisations to make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.

Our Data Science degree will equip you with the statistical and computer science skills you need for a career in this innovative, growing industry. You’ll learn statistics, machine learning, computing, databases and maths and develop technical expertise using specialist software. Individual projects, teamwork and communicating your ideas help you gain professional skills important in the workplace.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Developed with industry partners with your career in mind.

  • Opportunity to take the SAS programming certification exam, highly sought after by employers.

  • Option of a paid placement year to build your confidence and gain valuable work and networking experience. Summer internships are also available.

  • Specialist software used in industry including SAS, R, SGL, Python and platforms such as AWS.

  • Opportunity to work with industry partners on your final year project.

  • Staff are active researchers, bringing opportunities to get involved in research projects.

  • Based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses offering networking and career opportunities.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3132 IT user support technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000