Data Science (Hons) University of Greenwich

Overview

Enter the exciting world of data science with the Data Science (Hons) course from  University of Greenwich . This three year course is tailored to transform prospective students with good mathematics background into accomplished data scientists who are well-placed to enter data science  careers with an expansive set of data science skills  or to pursue further data science specialisations.

Our BSc degree in Data Science is designed to provide you with a solid grounding in mathematics and statistics that underpins data science theory and practice. You will learn about many interesting topics in modern mathematics and data science and be able to apply your data handling skills to real-world problems in a variety of applied fields. You will learn many practical skills that will enable you to critically analyse, solve and evaluate data-heavy problems – skills that are vital for both employment and further studies.

Careers and placements

Students from Data Sciences have secured placement years at the Department for Work & Pensions, NHS England, NATS, Home Office, HMRC, Department of Health, GSK, Intel and Lloyds Banking Group.

Career opportunities for this course are varied. Most industries are always on the lookout for graduates with intellectual, mathematical and numerical skills that can be applied to a wide range of practical situations.

You may choose to work in a variety of fields such as statistical modelling, operational research, research, internet technology, the pharmaceutical industry, accounting, banking, the Civil Service, teaching, logistics, consultancy, actuarial science, risk management and marketing.