The BSc in Data Science aims to provide a programme of study that combines data science, machine learning, statistics and mathematics. The programme uses a rigorous approach, has a mathematical focus and involves applying data science to the social sciences. The BSc Data Science will prepare students for further study, or for professional and managerial careers, particularly in areas requiring the application of quantitative skills. The programme also allows students to choose to study a specialist area according to your developing interests and career plans. Students will gain practical skills, theoretical knowledge and contextual information that will be excellent preparation quantitative careers in a range of industries.
This programme is run by the Department of Statistics. Visit the BSc in Data Science programme page to find out more.
The BSc Politics and Data Science combines rigorous training in political science with a good understanding of applied data science methods, and an acquisition of the statistical and programming skills necessary to apply these methods to political data. The programme also allows students to study the politics of big data, social media and data science.
BSc Politics and Data Science graduates will embark on a variety of careers. These include careers in the civil service, government and international organisations, with digital media firms, both on the data science and the political side of the operation, with regulators such as Ofcom, and organisations in the growing field of data journalism (e.g. FiveThirtyEight, Vox, Upshot, Guardian Data).
This programme is run by the Department of Government. Visit the BSc Politics and Data Science programme page to find out more.
The BSc in Mathematics with Data Science provides a programme of study that is suitable for students of high ability, combining and relating mathematics and the theoretical foundations of data science, where we interpret ‘data science’ as a broad label, including topics such as machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The approach in the degree is characterised by mathematical rigour, combined with applications relevant for providing the tools to analyse and develop new techniques in data science and machine learning. The degree prepares students for further study or for professional and managerial careers, particularly in areas requiring the application of quantitative skills.
This programme is run by the Department of Mathematics. Visit the BSc in Mathematics with Data Science programme page to find out more.