BSc (Hons) Data Science and Computing with Foundation Year in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 17,620
(c. USD23,578.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The BSc Data Science and Computing program equips you with essential skills to pursue a career as a data scientist or data-focused software developer. You'll develop comprehensive expertise in computing and mathematics, along with robust programming and data analysis capabilities using Python, R, and Java - the leading programming languages in modern data science.

In today's digital world, data is omnipresent and expanding at an unprecedented rate. This growth has generated significant demand for skilled professionals capable of extracting meaningful insights from complex datasets. Data science integrates multiple disciplines:

data analytics
applied statistics
computer science
software engineering.
Proficiency in these areas is increasingly valuable to employers spanning diverse industries such as finance, manufacturing, business, and government sectors.

Our BSc Data Science and Computing program strikes a careful balance between foundational theory for long-term career success and practical, market-relevant skills. The curriculum also explores crucial social, professional, and organizational considerations that influence how data science and computing transform business operations and organizational strategies.

Start Date: October 2024 Duration: Four years


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
3 years fulltime 96-128 points eg Alevels CCC-ABB
4 years fulltime with Foundation Year 48 points

GCSES
Applicants are expected to have GCSE grade C or grade 4, or equivalent, in English and mathematics.

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)

Tuition GBP 17,620

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