BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Data Science, a computing and data degree focusing on analytical techniques, artificial intelligence and mathematical methods. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an optional foundation year and an optional placement year. The first year introduces mathematical and statistical methods, proof and reasoning, essentials of data science and artificial intelligence, and applied data analysis. The second year builds competence through algorithms and data structures, handling data in cloud systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning 1, and statistical theory and modelling. After completing an optional placement year, the final year covers programming for artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence and machine learning 2, and ethics in data science and ai alongside an independent development project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBB-BBC at A Level with grade C in mathematics. BTEC: DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
What students say
Based on about 132 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 102 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 37%
- East Midlands: 24%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Data Analysis
- Essentials Of Data Science And Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematical And Statistical Methods
- Proof And Reasoning
- Algorithms And Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning 1
- Handling Data In Cloud Systems
- Statistical Theory And Modelling
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning 2
- Development Project
- Ethics In Data Science And Ai
- Programming For Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £16,500 less than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
77% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BSc Data Science at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at Sheffield Hallam University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.