MSci (Hons) Data Science (with a year in industry)

The course has three integrated strands which develop mathematical foundations, computational thinking, and engineering skills. It's the combination of these three areas that make graduates attractive to employers, enabling an immediate contribution when moving into employment.

You'll be provided with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of data science, including relevant computer science components such as coding and machine learning, and mathematical areas such as probability, statistics and calculus. Key aspects of modern data science are covered, from the theoretical building blocks of linear algebra and algorithmics, to real-world implementations and discussion of the wider impacts that data science has on society.

You'll develop the technical skills needed to critically analyse, mine, and manage different kinds of data in order to learn and discover interesting patterns. You'll learn how to make actionable conclusions from those assessments, while participating effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Study culminates in a focused research project in the field of data science which develops the skills to contribute professionally to solving complex commercial and industrial engineering problems.

A levels A*AA including Mathematics. If you are studying towards a fourth A level, we will make an alternative offer of AAAA including Mathematics.

Access to Higher Education Diploma We accept the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The syllabus must contain a significant portion of Mathematics that is considered equivalent to A level standard. Applications will be considered on an individual basis - please contact the Department before you apply.

BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD and grade A in A level Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). We consider applicants with a combination of other BTEC Level 3 qualifications, and this must include grade A in A level Mathematics (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your combination of qualifications

Cambridge Pre-U D2, D3, D3 including Mathematics

European Baccalaureate 87% overall, including 85% in Mathematics

International Baccalaureate 37 points overall, including grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).

T levels We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics has been taken.

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers Advanced Highers - A in Mathematics plus Scottish Highers - ABBB We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

International foundation programme Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

Other qualifications We welcome applications offering a mix of OU, A level and other appropriate qualifications. Applications will be considered on an individual basis: please contact the Department before you apply.

Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

Widening participation If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation.

Contextual offer AAB including grade A in Mathematics.

EPQ If you achieve an A or higher at EPQ, you will be eligible for a reduced offer, one grade below our typical offer.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.