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Data Science

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Data science is an interdisciplinary and emerging field. It combines mathematics and computing to analyse large and complex data sets.

Our degree will give you the skills to turn data into meaningful outcomes. You'll learn to use your analytical and computational skills to interpret, clean, and visualise data confidently.

We've worked with the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) to create our Data Science BSc degree. This Centre of Excellence is at the forefront of:

data science
AI application
industry engagement
NICD has shaped our curriculum with their real-world and industry-focused approach. You'll graduate with expertise in the most relevant and innovative data science topics. You'll learn and work alongside leading practitioners in data science.

Through NICD, you'll have extensive access to real-world data, immersing yourself in real-world data science applications. NICD works with external organisations to transform their business using data science methods, tools and techniques.

You'll develop bespoke data science skills and build a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science, through:

specialised modules
masterclasses
bootcamps

You'll have the option to take a paid industry placement or study abroad year.

By the end of your degree, you'll be ready for a career in this emerging and rewarding job sector.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G200
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G200
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

AAB including grade A in Mathematics OR ABB including grade A in Mathematics AND one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.

We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades.

Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
D: 45 credits

45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 level 3 credits in mathematics. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

Scottish Higher
AAABB

AAABB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AB at Advanced Higher level and including Mathematics at Advanced Higher grade A.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points

34 points with Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level grade 6.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H1, H1, H2, H3

To include grade H1 in Mathematics. If you don’t have the appropriate mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation Year information

English language requirements

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overviewhttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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