Data Science (Honours)

Overview

Data plays an important role in almost all private and public sector employment. The need to understand how to use data to inform decision making in many occupations has never been more important. 

You’ll gain a good grounding in mathematical and statistical methods, which provide a foundation for data analysis; together with the essential computing skills needed to use them to solve practical problems, including elements of machine learning and artificial intelligence. You’ll also gain experience of using statistical software packages.

Key features of the Data Science (Honours) qualification at The Open University UK

• Develops familiarity with mathematical, statistical and computational data modelling techniques.

• Builds expertise in a range of appropriate software, including the widely used Python and R languages.

• Provides experience communicating and critically commenting on the results of data analysis.

• Increases employability prospects in a wide range of sectors, including finance, government, health, education, the voluntary sector, business and commerce.

Career relevance

Data scientists are highly sought after in virtually all work places. The use of data science in social media, online commerce and government has revolutionised the digital economy, with employers across both the public and private sectors now recruiting data scientists to identify and solve complex business problems. 

Data scientists are at the heart of supporting strategic and operational decision making. They are needed in all areas of employment including business intelligence, management, biology, economics, education, engineering, environment studies, finance, government, logistics, medicine, meteorology, market research, sport and multinational businesses.