
About this program
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
This degree provides a firm footing in data handling, analysis and communication of findings and modern research-driven machine learning techniques. Graduates of this Program are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and algorithms. We place a premium on the responsible use of data and an appreciation of relevant ethical, legal and social issues is embedded throughout.
Everything in today’s world runs on algorithms and data, from making decisions about which medical treatments are likely to succeed to how much someone pays for car insurance.
The use of data is becoming known as the Industrial Revolution 4.0, and industries are rushing to realise the potential that Data Science and Artificial Intelligence can offer. We’ve designed this course to provide the mathematical, technical and theoretical knowledge and skills to enable you to work on the cutting edge technology needed for this new data frontier. This degree is focused on the analysis and methods that can be used to unlock the deeper meaning in data. Graduates are ideally suited to take up careers in data and financial analysis, business intelligence, data support or closely related positions.
This degree provides an inventive combination of computer science fundamentals, programming, data analysis, critical reasoning and machine learning. The Program produces graduates that are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and algorithms.
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Admission requirements
For 2022 Entry
Offers are tariff based, 96-128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.
- A Levels (including 1 in a Science/Maths/Computing/IT)** General Studies and Key Skills are not accepted
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in relevant subject (Science/Maths/Computing/IT)**: MMM - DDM
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical / Extended Diploma: case by case
- International Baccalaureate Diploma in a relevant subject as listed above**
- Access to HE in a relevant subject as listed above**
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted.
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements)
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Professional Perspectives
- Imperative Programming Foundat
- Mathematics for Computing
- Computer Architecture & OS
- Database Systems
Semester 2
- Professional Perspectives
- Python Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Web Technologies
- Database Systems
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Industrial Projects
- Business & Enterprise Prog
- User Experience (UX) & HCI
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Applied Data Science ft Python
Semester 2
- Industrial Projects
- Business & Enterprise Prog
- Data Systems, Management & Eth
- Applied Data Science ft Python
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Computer & Network Security
- Advanced Data Management
- Machine Learning
Semester 2
- Individual Project
- Research Methods
- Advanced Data Management
- Advanced Machine Learning
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
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Career paths
This Program produces graduates that are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and algorithms. This combination will allow you to exploit the new frontier of machine learning and AI, you’ll be ideally placed to take up roles in both industry and academia.
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Bangor University
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Why study at Bangor University
A Top 30 university
The Complete University Guide 2022 results place Bangor amongst the UK’s top 30 universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions). This reflects the University’s focus on the overall student experience.
Wide range of courses
We offer hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and our courses and lecturers have been rated in the top 5 in the UK (WhatUni 2022).
World-class teaching & research
Study at a world-class university, which is recognised for the quality of teaching and research. 85% of Bangor University's research is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021).
Work experience and placements
We offer a variety of options to gain valuable employability skills, which include supporting you in work placements and internships that you may wish to undertake.
Guaranteed accommodation
We guarantee accommodation for first-year students who apply by the deadline and select us as their Firm Choice. Our accommodation was rated Top 3 in the UK at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022.
Free membership of all clubs and societies
Take advantage of the Bangor Student Experience with free membership of student clubs and societies. There are over 150 different ones to choose from, so you can try something new, get involved with sports, meet new friends and get out and explore the local area.
UNRIVALLED location
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