University of Kent
Data Science - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Data science combines powerful computing technology, sophisticated statistical methods, and expert subject knowledge to analyze and gain practical insights from the huge amounts of data produced by modern societies.
This new course combines the expertise of internationally renowned statisticians and mathematicians, computer scientists, and machine learners to ensure that you develop the expertise and quantitative skills required for a successful future career in the field.
You'll gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of knowledge associated with data science and the capability to deploy established approaches accurately. You learn to analyze and solve problems using a high level of skill in the calculation and manipulation of the material in the following areas: data mining and modeling, artificial intelligence techniques/statistical machine learning, and big data analytics.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships, in addition to the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.
We have several scholarships available for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- Computers and the Cloud
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Introduction to Object-oriented Programming
- Probability
- Databases and the Web
- Statistics
- Data Science Practise
- Programming for Artificial Intelligence
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Web Development
- Problem Solving with Algorithms
- Optimization for Data Science
- Data Collection and Analytics
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Database Systems
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Applied Statistical Modelling
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Capstone Project
- Deep Learning and Decision Making
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
You graduate with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of data science and a range of professional skills, including:
- Programing
- modeling
- design.
To help you appeal to employers, you also learn key transferable skills that are essential for all graduates. These include the ability to:
- think critically
- communicate your ideas and opinions
- analyze situations and troubleshoot problems
- work independently or as part of a team.
You can also gain extra skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.
An industrial placement can greatly enhance your studies and have a dramatic impact on your graduate choices.