BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc in Data Science, a degree centred on mathematical and statistical foundations alongside core computing principles. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is taught jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Mathematics. The first year covers foundational concepts through Algebra, Calculus, and Introduction to Programming. The second year progresses to advanced methods including Algorithm Design and Data Structures, Applied Statistics, and Modelling Persistent Data. The final year focuses on advanced study with Machine Learning, Statistical Inference and Linear Models, and a compulsory Minor Project. Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Graphs and Networks, Probability and Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Models in Finance, and Topics in Biological Statistics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC to include B in Mathematics IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 11%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 18%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Further Algebra and Calculus
- Introduction to Computer Infrastructure
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Analysis
- Probability
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Statistics
- Algorithm Design and Data Structures
- Applied Statistics
- Distributions and Estimation
- Linear Algebra
- Modelling Persistent Data
- Machine Learning
- Minor Project
- Statistical Inference and Linear Models
- Graphs and Networks
- Probability and Stochastic Processes
- Stochastic Models in Finance
- Topics in Biological Statistics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £59,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Data Science at Aberystwyth University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Data Science at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at Aberystwyth University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.