Data Science BSc (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Data Science is a highly desirable skill across a wide range of industries, from finance and healthcare to marketing and insurance and beyond. This course combines fundamental mathematical/statistical skills and industry-relevant skills including AI and machine learning techniques to support your future career, with an exciting curriculum backed up by world-leading researchers in computer science, mathematics, astrophysics and climate science.There is a very strong emphasis on hands-on learning ...Read more

Data Science is a highly desirable skill across a wide range of industries, from finance and healthcare to marketing and insurance and beyond. This course combines fundamental mathematical/statistical skills and industry-relevant skills including AI and machine learning techniques to support your future career, with an exciting curriculum backed up by world-leading researchers in computer science, mathematics, astrophysics and climate science.There is a very strong emphasis on hands-on learning throughout the course, this helps embed classroom-based learning, but also instils confidence and independence in your technical capabilities. You will have the opportunity to attend a range of research-focused seminars, for example, the Centre for Astrophysics Research weekly astrophysics seminar, the Computer Science colloquium, or the Maths-Physics seminar. The University’s impressive High-Performance Computing facility will also give you an opportunity to get to grips with the latest multiplexed GPU technology - the cornerstone technology for for deep learning applications.

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WUSCA ranking:
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46/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
84th
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Adnan
15 Mar 24

I started my degree in January 2022 and had great study experience at Hertfordshire university and I completed my studies in feb 2024. Thankful to my professors and faculties. In..Read more

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Shubham
20 Feb 24

Teachers, campus and facilities are good. But location wise, there are very part time work available here and nothing much to do or visit outside the..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

to include a grade B in Maths A level

from a minimum of 2 A levels or their equivalency

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Applied Science as well as A-Level Maths or Statistics grade C

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£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Latest Data Science reviews

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Adnan
15 Mar 24
MSc Data Science with Advanced Research
I started my degree in January 2022 and had great study experience at Hertfordshire university and I completed my studies in feb 2024. Thankful to my professors and faculties. In...
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Shubham
20 Feb 24
MSc Data Science
Teachers, campus and facilities are good. But location wise, there are very part time work available here and nothing much to do or visit outside the...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...

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University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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