Data Science (Hons) Nottingham Trent University

Overview

Big data. Machine learning. Artificial intelligence. Data science underpins them all and at NTU we have one goal – to make you an expert.

You’ll get to grips with a mathematical framework that allows you to really understand the complexities of dealing with massive, highly dimensional datasets. As well as covering the fundamentals of core mathematics, we’ll support you to develop the tools to use and adapt complex algorithms.

You’ll study modules from both the mathematics and computing sides of your course, giving you a firm grounding across the subject. When you get to your final year project, you can choose a subject area that interests you the most and aligns with your future career.

Careers and employability

This Data Science (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University 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:

• 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.