BSC (HONS) COMPUTING WITH DATA SCIENCE AND BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY

Data Scientists are essential in creating innovative data-driven solutions to business problems, often working with complex, unstructured data sets. The UK National Data Strategy highlights the need for those with qualifications in Data Science technology. This BSc programme prepares students for various careers in Big Data and Data Science, including technical, management, and leadership opportunities. Students will develop and test data science applications for business intelligence, programme with SQL, MySQL, Python, R language, and deploy distributed machine learning models using cloud-based platforms like Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or AWS. The programme also exposes students to in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of big data analytics. Teaching and assessment will involve lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning. The course is taught by experienced lecturers and academics, with technology-enhanced learning (TEL) embedded throughout. Students will benefit from weekly academic support sessions and a guidance tutor at induction.

Year One (Level 4)	112 UCAS Tariff points Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator GCSE requirements: Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Year Two (Level 5)	HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in an computing or IT subject area
Year Three (Level 6)	HND or Foundation Degree in a computing or IT related field. Applicants holding a relevant computing or IT qualification in addition to one of the following: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ, will also be considered.

Please note:

For Level 5 and Level 6 entry you must provide evidence of a Level 2 Maths or equivalent. Exemptions are granted if you can evidence previous study in finance, accounting, statistics, data analysis or research modules at previous levels of study.

Applicants over the age of 21 without formal qualifications yet with appropriate work experience are also encouraged to apply for entry to level 4 or 5. Non-standard qualifications/work experience will need to be considered on an individual basis.

English language requirements

• IELTS minimum score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent)