BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc Honours in Computer Science, covering mathematics, statistics, and computing. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a Data Innovation Bootcamp and practical sessions delivered in partnership with the National Innovation Centre for Data.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
What students say
Based on about 130 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 72%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 40%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 425 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Data Science
- Programming Portfolio 1
- Real Analysis
- Introductory Calculus
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Number Systems
- Introductory Algebra
- Multivariable Calculus
- Security Programming
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Frontiers in Data Science B
- Linear Algebra
- Statistical Inference
- Stochastic Processes
- Data Visualisation
- Probability
- Regression
- Groups and Rings
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Computer Vision & AI
- Data Innovation Bootcamp
- Frontiers in Data Science B
- Data Science Group Project
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling
- Biomedical Data Analytics and AI
- Human Computer Interaction: Interaction Design
- Data Visualization and Visual Analytics
- Clinical Trials
- Decision Modelling for Health Data Science
- Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Group Theory
- Linear Analysis
- Matrix Analysis
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Matrix Representations of Groups
- Stochastic Financial Modelling
- Experimental Design
- Extreme Value Theory
- Time Series
- Survival Analysis
- Statistical Genetics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory
- Markov Processes
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £60,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at Newcastle University do next?
81% 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 Newcastle University?
73% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BSc Data Science at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at Newcastle University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.