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BSc (Hons) Data Science and Computing

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Course Overview

Data is everywhere and continuing to grow massively, which has created a huge demand for qualified experts who can uncover valuable insights from data. Data science is an emerging and trending field that is rapidly developing. It combines data analytics, statistics, computer science, and software engineering and is highly sought-after by employers in business, education, finance, industry, the public sector, and many other fields. Birkbeck's three-year, full-time BSc in Data Science and Computing will give you the strong technical grounding you need to work in a job as a data scientist or industry analyst. You will gain a broad knowledge of computing and mathematics and acquire strong programming and data analysis skills using Python, R, and Java - the most popular programming languages used by data scientists. During this course, you will also investigate current research areas in data science more deeply and engage practically with the industry. This course is also available for part-time evening study over four years.

Graduates of data science and computing gain a combination of skills valuable to employers. They can pursue career paths as programmers, data scientists, or software engineers. Job opportunities exist in software companies, healthcare, banking, insurance, policing, and tech companies as, for example:

machine learning engineers for artificial intelligence software

analytics associates/data scientists

quantitative analysts

graduate software developers.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

GCSES

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

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • 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 sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computing

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16020, (INT)

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