BSc Hons Data Science and Visualisation

at Bangor University

DS+V allows you to become one of the most important parts of the soon-to-be data driven economy. You’ll learn to both ‘Speak Data’ and ‘Speak Sense’, giving you the power to communicate the hidden messages unlocked from the world’s data. Become an integral part of the new conversation that is helping shape the modern world.

Year 1

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• ICE-1001: Professional Perspectives (20)
• ICE-1111: Imperative Programming Foundat (10)
• ICE-1221: Mathematics for Computing (20)
• ICE-1501: Computer Architecture & OS (20)
• ICE-1601: Database Systems (20)

Semester 2

• ICE-1001: Professional Perspectives
• ICE-1121: Python Programming (10)
• ICE-1221: Mathematics for Computing
• ICE-1411: Web Technologies (20)
• ICE-1601: Database Systems

Year 2

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• ICE-2002: Industrial Projects (20)
• ICE-2101: Business & Enterprise Prog (20)
• ICE-2103: User Experience (UX) & HCI (20)
• ICE-2201: Data Structures & Algorithms (20)
• ICE-2702: Applied Data Science ft Python (20)

Semester 2

• ICE-2002: Industrial Projects
• ICE-2101: Business & Enterprise Prog
• ICE-2601: Data Systems, Management & Eth (20)
• ICE-2702: Applied Data Science ft Python

Year 3

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• ICE-3001: Individual Project (30) Core
• ICE-3002: Research Methods (10) Core
• ICE-3122: Information Visualisation (20)
• ICE-3401: Computer & Network Security (20)
• ICE-3601: Advanced Data Management (20)

Semester 2

• ICE-3001: Individual Project
• ICE-3002: Research Methods
• ICE-3121: Creative Visualisation (20)
• ICE-3122: Information Visualisation
• ICE-3601: Advanced Data Management

General University Requirements
To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
• International (including EU) students

International Student Tuition Fees

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

This programme produces graduates that are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and algorithms. This combination will allow you to exploit the new frontier of machine learning and visualisation, you’ll be ideally placed to take up roles in both industry and academia.