Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Data Science at Keele University. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. With the increasing reliance on data-driven decision making across industries, data scientists are in high demand. Our industry-informed BSc blends theoretical foundations and practical experience with dedicated professional and employability modules to equip you with the statistical knowledge, technical, problem-solving, computational and communication skills to implement an ethical approach to analysing real-world data. Why choose this course? - Tailor your degree to your career aspirations by choosing from optional modules including cybersecurity, cryptography and medical statisti... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB BBB in three A levels including B in Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Maths (any), or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths (any) |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,200
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,050
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £37,000 | £49,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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