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

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

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**Data scientists extract valuable insights from big sets of data across many different industries, helping organisations to make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.**Our Data Science degree will equip you with the statistical and computer science skills you need for a career in this innovative, growing industry. You’ll learn statistics, machine learning, computing, databases and maths and develop technical expertise using specialist software. Individual projects, teamwork and ...Read more


Data scientists extract valuable insights from big sets of data across many different industries, helping organisations to make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage.

Our Data Science degree will equip you with the statistical and computer science skills you need for a career in this innovative, growing industry. You’ll learn statistics, machine learning, computing, databases and maths and develop technical expertise using specialist software. Individual projects, teamwork and communicating your ideas help you gain professional skills important in the workplace.


Why choose Brighton?

- Developed with industry partners with your career in mind.- Opportunity to take the SAS programming certification exam, highly sought after by employers.- Option of a paid placement year to build your confidence and gain valuable work and networking experience. Summer internships are also available.- Specialist software used in industry including SAS, R, SGL, Python and platforms such as AWS.- Opportunity to work with industry partners on your final year project.- Staff are active researchers, bringing opportunities to get involved in research projects.- Based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses offering networking and career opportunities.

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WUSCA ranking:
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99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th

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A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass with 60 credits overall. Level 3 units in computing required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

Must include 3 subjects at higher level.

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a world-renowned higher education institution that offers students an outstanding undergraduate...

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University of Brighton
Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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