Data Science
University of KentData Science BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Kent, based in Canterbury, taught full-time over 3 years. 80% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - BCC.
A-Level Entry
BBB - BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
120 - 104 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
80.32%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Data Science
Data science combines powerful computing technology, sophisticated statistical methods, and expert subject knowledge to analyse and gain practical insights from the huge amounts of data produced by modern societies. This new course combines the expertise of internationally renowned statisticians and mathematicians, computer scientists and machine learners to ensure that you develop the expertise and quantitative skills required for a successful future career in the field.
You'll gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of knowledge associated with data science and the capability to deploy established approaches accurately. You learn to analyse and solve problems using a high level of skill in calculation and manipulation of the material in the following areas: data mining and modelling, artificial intelligence techniques/statistical machine learning and big data analytics.
Your Future
You graduate with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of data science and a range of professional skills, including:
- programming
- modelling
- design
To help you appeal to employers, you also learn key transferable skills that are essential for all graduates. These include the ability to:
- think critically
- communicate your ideas and opinions
- analyse situations and troubleshoot problems
- work independently or as part of a team
You can also gain extra skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.
An industrial placement can greatly enhance your studies and have a dramatic impact on your graduate choices.
Location
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Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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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
- Canterbury
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science, Mathematics and statistics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ