Data Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Programming, science and maths – the building blocks you’ll focus during your foundation year, preparing you to move onto BSc (Hons) Data Science in your second year.You’ll take part in a series of individual and group projects alongside your modules. It’s a hands-on way of learning that will develop your problem solving and creative thinking skills and helps to build other transferable skills such as team-working.At NTU, we understand that big data, machine learning, and artificial ...Read more

Programming, science and maths – the building blocks you’ll focus during your foundation year, preparing you to move onto BSc (Hons) Data Science in your second year.You’ll take part in a series of individual and group projects alongside your modules. It’s a hands-on way of learning that will develop your problem solving and creative thinking skills and helps to build other transferable skills such as team-working.At NTU, we understand that big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are transforming industries. That's why our goal is to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an expert in data science.Through our comprehensive program, you will develop a strong foundation in computer science, enabling you to extract valuable insights from data. Using a diverse set of statistical, algorithmic, and predictive tools, you will gain the ability to transform raw data into practical and actionable information, capable of predicting trends and driving outcomes.Are you ready to take on the challenges presented by big data and artificial intelligence? Our curriculum will empower you to develop data-driven solutions that optimize business processes, as well as harness the power of data to support human decision-making.But our approach goes beyond theory. You will have hands-on experience, applying your knowledge in real-world scenarios with a focus on the industrial application of computational intelligence. This practical experience, combined with the technical nature of our course, will prepare you to actively engage in industrial, commercial, scientific, and technological research and development of intelligent systems.

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16/101
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49th
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45th
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Yassir
14 Jan 25

Best aspect is the support you can receive and the fact that there are numerous kinds of support available, whether it is be work support or help with background information...Read more

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Ryaan
10 Jan 25

the ambience is great, social life is fresh. Teaching could be..Read more

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72 Grades / Points required

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72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification

72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

MMP from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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14 Jan 25
Data Science BSc (Hons)
Best aspect is the support you can receive and the fact that there are numerous kinds of support available, whether it is be work support or help with background information....
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10 Jan 25
Data Science BSc (Hons)
the ambience is great, social life is fresh. Teaching could be...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the most popular universities in the UK, with a worldwide reputation for excellence....

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