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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: SQ04

Applied Data Science

Harper Adams University
Telford, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Harper Adams University, the FdSc Applied Data Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Telford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Data Science is the driving force behind some of our largest global developments and most fascinating careers. From air pollution prediction to cancer detection and Artificial Intelligence; data scientists discover the truth behind information and use it to make a tangible difference to the world we inhabit. In response to the UK's Digital Skills Gap, where nearly half of businesses are actively searching for digital talent, we're empowering students to become future-ready and emerge as the next generation of digital experts! Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Data Analysis Fundamentals
Programming for Data Science
Statistical Methods and Probability
Machine Learning Principles
Data Visualisation and Communication
Database Management Systems
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Professional Skills and Project Work
UCAS Code:SQ04
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

with no more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk Course manager Dr Edwin Harris Reader in Statistics & Agri Data Analysis Fees and costs The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Harper Adams University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£28,000£30,000
3 years£22,500£27,000£32,000
5 years£25,000£32,000£40,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

74%Working
6%Studying
9%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
32%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
75%
Learning opportunities
58%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
33%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
25%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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