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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G415
Data Science
Northumbria University, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Data Science at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. You can be at the forefront of the next big advance in computing with our BSc (Hons) Data Science course. From e-commerce to healthcare and finance, data scientists make sense of vast quantities of information, pioneering new products and life-saving drugs, and helping organisations to work smarter. Data science will transform the next decade - changing businesses, the economy, and how we live our lives. It will continue to be one of the most in-demand career paths for trained professionals. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Management and Databases
Algorithms and Data Structures
Statistical Analysis and Probability
Machine Learning Techniques
Data Visualisation and Communication
Big Data Technologies
Business Consultancy Project
UCAS Code:G415
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,850
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £25,500 | £31,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £42,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£32,000
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: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
86%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Data Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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