BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc in Data Science, a mathematics and statistics degree combining advanced maths, statistics and computing to prepare graduates for careers using or developing technologies that extract value from data. The course holds accreditation from the Royal Statistical Society, which permits graduates with suitable module choices to qualify as a Chartered Statistician after five years of relevant work experience. Students can also apply to add an intercalated year in industry or study abroad between their penultimate and final years.
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Entry requirements
A level: For applicants taking A level Further Mathematics: The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following: A*A*A to include A* A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics Or A*AA to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and one of the following: STEP (grade 2) TMUA (score 5.0) AEA (Distinction) Or A*A*A*A to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics For applicants taking AS level Further Mathematics: The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following: A*A*Aa to include A* in Mathematics and a in AS Further Mathematics Or A*AA to include A* in Mathematics and one of the following: STEP (grade 2) TMUA (score 5.0) AEA (Distinction) For applicants taking neither A level nor AS level Further Mathematics: The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following: A*A*A* to include A* in Mathematics Or A*AA to include A* in Mathematics and one of the following: STEP (grade 2) TMUA (score 5.0) AEA (Distinction) Please note, this course may assume knowledge from A level Further Mathematics. We advise that you undertake independent study, using for example the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), before starting your course. IB: The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following: 39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches' Or 38 overall to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches' and one of the following: STEP (grade 2) TMUA (score 5.0) AEA (Distinction) Or 39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations' Or 38 overall to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations' and one of the following: STEP (grade 2) TMUA (score 5.0) AEA (Distinction)
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Data Science (7G73) at the University of Warwick for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*A*A at A level.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 35%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £59,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £81,500. The £59,500 median after five years is £16,500 more than the UK median for Statistics.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at University of Warwick do next?
85% 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 Warwick?
84% 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 Warwick?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is BSc Data Science at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Does BSc Data Science at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.