Data Science (Hons)

Overview

Within this Data Science (Hons) BSc course from London Metropolitan University , you’ll be ready to apply for rewarding roles in the data science and big data industries, as well as the many sectors and organisations that increasingly require data scientists.

Developed with input from industry experts, this course covers all the necessary skills and competencies required to delve deeper into this fascinating field.

Designed by academics from both Mathematics and Applied Computing backgrounds, this course is made up of fine-tuned modules which are prepared with your future in mind. The course will foster your learning development using a range of tools and big data platforms, allowing you to continue to specialise in data engineering, analytics, big data visualisation, statistical modelling and machine learning.

Your learning will see you attend a variety of scheduled sessions such as lectures, tutorials, and workshops. This will be further developed by your revision of module materials and learning exercises outside of scheduled teaching hours. Throughout your learning experience you’ll find the teaching team on hand to support you.

Career opportunities:

This course will prepare you to work as a data analyst or in the fields of data programming, data visualisation, IT data consultation, big data solution designing or data solution development.

This degree award can put you in a position to apply to companies such as Facebook, Mastercard, Amazon, Microsoft or the BBC for roles such as Junior Data Scientist, Data Science Operational Officer or Associate Data Analyst. 

This course is also excellent preparation for further study or research.