BSc Data Science with Professional Experience

The BSc in Data Science with a Year in Professional Experience at Queen's University Belfast offers a rigorous training program in the growing interdisciplinary field of data science. This programme includes three years of university study and a compulsory year-long professional placement, giving students hands-on experience in the data science sector. It covers a broad sweep of technical and theoretical skills and equips students for future careers in industry, academia or further postgraduate study.Course Content: Students on this course will be immersed in a comprehensive plan of data gathering, data management, data analysis, data visualisation, predictive modelling and decision-making techniques. It includes theoretical learning, practical skills, and professional work experience.Key Modules: Notable modules include Data Mining, Deep Learning, Computational Intelligence, Simulation and Optimization, Professional Skills for Data Scientists, and Advanced Data Analytics.Accreditations: The BSc in Data Science with a Year in Professional Experience is pending accreditation from the British Computer Society.Future Careers: Graduates of the course are equipped for careers in a range of sectors that utilize data to drive decision making, such as business, health, science or government, and also for further postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.