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Data Science graduates are in growing demand across a wide range of sectors, including health, finance, business, public services, maritime, marine and environmental science. This degree provides graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in data science. You will gain competence across a broad range of key areas, including programming, data curation and processing, data privacy and ethics, data management, visualisation, analytics, and modelling.
Hands-on learning
Hands-on, industry-linked learning from day one – with practical modules, expert support, and a final showcase project aligned to global topics like AI and renewables.
Strong industry connections
Employers shape the curriculum, attend showcases, offer placements and guide career prep. Past placements include Apple, Red Bull Racing and Schneider Electric.
Cutting-edge facilities
Access specialist computer laboratories tailored for data science, software engineering and AI experimentation and high-performing computing resources.
This course is for you if...
you're interested in using data to solve real-world problems
you like to learn through experience, using cutting-edge tools in programming and big data
you have an analytical, problem-solving mindset
you are keen to boost your career prospects.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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