BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Web Development and Security. Core topics include programming, systems design, computer architecture, data analysis, statistics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. A work placement of four, five, or seven weeks is available with a placement provider. A Level 5 experiential learning module involves team-based work on a real-world client-driven project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
What students say
Based on about 51 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 14%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Computing Principles and Skills
- Software Systems: Threats and Opportunities
- Applied Programming and Data Science
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Databases
- User Centred Software Development
- Problem Solving with Programming
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Linear Programming and Optimisation
- Ethics and Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Stochastic Processes
- Data Analytics
- Work Placement
- Experiential Learning
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Year In Industry
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Entrepreneurship and New Business Ventures
- Mathematics of AI
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Applied Data Science
- Implementation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Chester do next?
95% 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 University of Chester?
82% 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 University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Data Science at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at University of Chester?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.