Data Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Data Science\
Companies have access to more data than ever. But they can’t truly make use of it without expert and informed analysis.

This course will develop your skills in a field that is in high demand, from industry to government, healthcare and beyond. Our BSc in Data Science is for students with an affinity for maths and statistics, who want to learn how to handle complex data and extract valuable insights.

Our curriculum is designed in partnership with industry, and taught by leading experts in their fields. You’ll learn different techniques for handling and analysing data, and when to apply them. You’ll develop programming skills in Python and R, and familiarise yourself with statistical software.

As you develop, you’ll code and design algorithms, structure datasets, and find an optimal solution that addresses a specific business need. You’ll even explore the latest ideas in machine learning and LLMs, as well as data mining and natural language processing.

Our course is designed to help you succeed in your career, with projects that give you the chance to learn by doing. Test theories in the lab, learn to research and present your findings, and take part in consultancy projects that tackle industry problems. You can include a placement year to gain work experience and apply data science skills in a company.

Year in Industry

Your year in industry takes place between your second and final year, giving you invaluable work experience. You earn a salary and there may be the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation.

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.