Data Science - BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

From natural science, through the business, finance and retail sectors to social networking and mobile devices, computer-based systems now generate huge volumes of data almost continuously. The rapid emergence of ‘Big Data’ brings challenges: there is now an urgent need for graduates skilled in the sophisticated mathematical and computational techniques required for large-scale data analysis.

This bespoke course has been developed in conjunction with specialists in Data Science and sits at the interface of mathematics, statistics and computer science.

You'll develop key computer science skills, becoming proficient in several programming languages as well as database design. You will also learn extensive mathematical and statistical theory and techniques, applying this knowledge to a range of problems linked to processing data.

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Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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About this course

This course prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities both inside and outside mathematics. It’ll help you to develop numerical, analytical and computational skills which are greatly respected by employers. You’ll also gain essential, transferable skills including report communication, team working and problem solving. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies and in roles such as:

BMI Baby – accounting assistant
Nomura – international technology analyst
Bradford and Bingley – portfolio officer
Shell International Trading and Shipping – finance administrator
Brackman Chopra LLP – trainee accountant
Caisson Investment Management – investment analyst
Chase Evans – accounts payable officer
Drop Test Kits – product technician
FDM – trainee software test analyst
Interoute – graduate accounts assistant (Commissions)
Oegen – junior programmer / project manager.

They have also started careers in:

industrial and commercial mathematics
statistical applications systems modelling
software engineering
telecommunications
IT applications
teaching and research.

What are we looking for?
112 UCAS tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Mathematics or Statistics grade B); or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM including relevant mathematics or statistics modules; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Database
  • Data analysis
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Statistical
  • Database Engineering
  • Optimisation

Course programme

Year One
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Introduction to Numerical Methods
  • Foundations of Computing and Technology Programming
  • Computer Science Programming
  • Data Analysis
  • Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Year Two
  • Problem Solving
  • Discrete Mathematics and Complexity
  • Probability and Statistical Inference
  • Systems Software
  • Information and Database Engineering
  • Linea Algebra and its Applications
Year Three
  • Optional placement year
Final year
  • Stochastic Processes (core for all students)
  • Optimisation
  • Distributed Database Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Project in Mathematics OR Project in Computing
  • Professional Mathematics Skills
How will I learn?

We will provide lectures, practical computing sessions, seminars and two to four surgery sessions each week. Here you’ll meet with your lecturer in small groups to discuss any problems, or work through challenging topics. The rest of your time will be spent carrying out independent study such as reading textbooks and lecture notes, and working on exercises.

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Data Science - BSc (Hons)

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