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Data Science

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Frenchay Campus
Awarded by:
University of the West of England, Bristol

Course summary

Our industry-focused, practical BSc(Hons) Data Science degree will give you in-demand skills crucial in this growing field. Benefit from expert lecturers, strong industry links and a professional practice strand throughout your learning.

Why study a data science degree?
Combining expertise in data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, data scientists play a crucial role in modern business, where data-driven decision making is increasingly essential.

Using statistical models to forecast trends and recommend actions, they help organisations unlock valuable insights that can drive competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

This rapidly growing field is predicted to account for at least a quarter of all digital jobs soon. The UK government has identified specialist data science as a significant skills gap, so graduates are in high demand.

Why UWE Bristol?
On our practical, industry-relevant BSc(Hons) Data Science degree, you'll learn from a team of experts who are active in research and are leading the data science landscape. Benefit from their expertise and authority in the field, as well as their professional connections within the renowned tech hub of Bristol.

Through their strong industry links, you'll have the chance to analyse case studies and real-world examples from employers. You'll also engage with live projects from real clients thanks to the professional strand that runs throughout the course.

Where can it take me?
Our data science course is accessible to those from diverse backgrounds. Even if you didn't take A Level Maths, your first year will get you up to speed and give you a strong foundation in statistics.

Focused on employability, the course will prepare you for specific career routes as a data analyst, data scientist or data engineer. You'll graduate with the professional skills to work in a diverse range of organisations, due to the demand of insight and behavioural data in today's working world.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
B80

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

No specific subjects required.

T Level

No specific subjects required

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

No specific subjects required.

Access to HE Diploma

No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/entry-requirements https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/I261/2025/data-science#entry

English language requirements

English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements International applicants - for country specific entry requirements please find your country on the country information pages: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study If you're an international student and do not meet the academic requirements to study this course, you can qualify by completing preparatory study at our International College: https://www.kaplanpathways.com/where-to-study/uwe-bristol-international-college/ If you're applying to study at UWE Bristol and require additional support to meet our English language requirements, you may be able to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Read more about our pre-sessional English Programme: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/YQ33/pre-sessional-english-programme Read more about entry requirements: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applicationshttps://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/contextual-offers

Learn more on the Bristol, UWE website

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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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

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