BSc (Hons) Data Science

BSc (Hons) Data Science at Buckinghamshire New University in the UK discovers the patterns and insights buried in data. An innovative course that uses a hands-on approach to learn about the algorithms, methods, and systems used to discover patterns and relationships in data. The course will allow students to understand and tackle the real world problems and scenarios that businesses face and gain a strong foundation in mathematics, as well as core skills in Python and R.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of technologies such as Machine Learning, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Image Processing, Time Series Analysis, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, and Statistical Modelling. All this will be done within the context of scenarios, including health, business, social media, and sports to bring the theory to life.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include computer science fundamentals, mathematics and statistics for data science, programming and databases, data science tools and techniques, big data and cloud computing, data-driven decision making, and professional practice project amongst others. Future Careers: After completion of the course, students can go ahead into roles such as data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, machine learning engineer, or business intelligence analysts. Students will also be well prepared to continue their study at postgraduate level or seek work in the academic, commercial, or public sectors where a detailed understanding of data is valued.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.