BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc in Data Science BSc, a computer science and bsc (hons) data science degree in Computer Science and BSc (Hons) Data Science. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a final-year individual project by building a data-enabled solution to address a responsible data science inquiry. The first year covers foundational methods through Practical Programming for Data Science 1, Data Science Foundations and Contexts, Communicating Data, and Practical Programming for Data Science 2. The second year progresses with Data-Driven Organisations, Statistics for Insight, Databases and Beyond, and Data Ethics and Leadership. The final year includes advanced study through Data Science Portfolio, Building AI Applications, Becoming a Data Translator, and Data Science and AI in Practice.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34; 33, with A in a science-based extended essay
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 80%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 29%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 35%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 49%
- Baccalaureate: 51%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practical Programming for Data Science 1
- Data Science Foundations and Contexts
- Communicating Data
- Practical Programming for Data Science 2
- Data-Driven Organisations
- Statistics for Insight
- Databases and Beyond
- Data Ethics and Leadership
- AI and Machine Learning for Advanced Analytics
- Using Data for Responsible Decision Making
- Responsible Data Science Lab 1
- Responsible Data Science Lab 2
- Data Science Portfolio
- Building AI Applications
- Becoming a Data Translator
- Data Science and AI in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £38,500 after 3 years, £53,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £43,000 and £68,500. The £53,000 median after five years is £17,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
88% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 179 UCAS points.
Does BSc Data Science at University of Sheffield 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 University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.