Data Science - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Program structure

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP3370 - Computers and the Cloud (15 credits)

• MAST4006 - Mathematical Methods 1 (15 credits)

• COMP3200 - Introduction to Object-oriented Programming (15 credits)

• MAST4009 - Probability (15 credits)

• COMP3230 - Databases and the Web (15 credits)

• MAST4011 - Statistics (15 credits)

• MAST4005 - Linear Mathematics (15 credits)

• COMP3590 - Programming for Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP5390 - Web Development (15 credits)

• COMP3830 - Problem Solving with Algorithms (15 credits)

• MAST5016 - Optimisation for Data Science (15 credits)

• MAST5015 - Data Collection and Analytics (15 credits)

• COMP5280 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)

• COMP5320 - Database Systems (15 credits)

• MAST5956 - Big Data and Machine Learning (15 credits)

• MAST5001 - Applied Statistical Modelling (15 credits)

Stage 3

You take these indicative core modules, plus your choice from a selection of optional modules.

Compulsory modules currently include

• MAST6046 - Statistical Machine Learning (15 credits)

• COMP6670 - Capstone Project (30 credits)

• MAST6045 - Deep Learning and Decision Making (15 credits)

 GCSE
Mathematics grade 4/C

 Access to HE Diploma

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

 BTEC Nationals

The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Qualifications (QCF; NQF; OCR).

 International Baccalaureate

30 points overall or 15 points at HL with Mathematics 5 at HL or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 5 at HL

 International Foundation Programme

N/A

 T level

The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

• Home full-time£9250

• EU full-time£13000

• International full-time£17400

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have gone on to work in:

• software engineering

• mobile applications development

• systems analysis

• consultancy

• networking

• web design and e-commerce

• finance and insurance

• commerce

• engineering

• education

• government

• healthcare.

Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:

• BAE Systems

• Cisco

• IBM

• The Walt Disney Company

• Citigroup

• BT.