BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. A final-year Data Science Project allows students to propose and carry out an independent research project with staff supervision. An optional placement year is available to gain work experience in industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Data Science
- Programming I
- Programming II
- Internet Technologies
- Probability and Statistics for Data Science
- Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Predictive and Explanatory Modelling in Context
- Optimisation for Data Analysis
- Preparing for Professional Practice
- Fundamentals of AI
- Natural Computation
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Bayesian Machine Learning
- Data Science Project
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
- Natural Language Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £47,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £66,000. The £47,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Kent do next?
87% 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 Kent?
81% 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 Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at University of Kent?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.