Data Science (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

The  Data Science (Hons)  course from Lancaster University  Lancaster University delivers a broad yet rigorous grounding in computer science and statistics, adopting theoretical and practical learning approaches. You will gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills through state-of-the-art equipment and excellent teaching offered by the School of Computing and Communications and the School of Mathematical Sciences.

This engaging programme and our reputation for excellence in research means that you will receive high-quality teaching delivered by academics who are experts in their field. Throughout the three years, you will develop discipline-specific skills and gain specialist knowledge to prepare you for your chosen career.

Career opportunities:

The gathering, interpretation, and evaluation of data is fundamental to all aspects of modern life. As a result, data science can lead to a career in a wide range of industries. Data Science graduates are very versatile, and have in-depth, specialist knowledge and a wealth of skills.

Upon completion of this degree, you will graduate with a comprehensive skill set, including data analysis and manipulation, logical thinking, problem-solving and quantitative reasoning, as well as adept knowledge of the discipline. As a result, data scientists are sought after in a range of industries, such as business and finance, defence, education, infrastructure and power, and IT and communications.

Particular graduate destinations may include data analyst, data scientist, or machine learning engineer. Many of our students also elect to continue in higher education by studying for MSc or PhD qualifications. Lancaster is home to the Data Science Institute (DSI), which creates a world-class Data Science research capability, setting the global standard for a truly interdisciplinary approach to contemporary data-driven research challenges.

We provide careers advice and host a range of events throughout each academic year. These include our annual careers fair, attended by exhibitors who are interested in providing placements and vacancies to data science students and graduates. You can also speak face-to-face with employers such as Network Rail, Oracle, and Johnson and Johnson, in addition to a broad range of SMEs. Our graduates have gone on to work with major technology companies such as IBM, Google, BBC, and BAE, while others have chosen to take their software design, development, and management skills to SMEs, or have set up their own technology-centric businesses.