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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G420

Data Science with Year of Professional Experience

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£25,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the BSc (Hons) Data Science with Year of Professional Experience provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The aim of the programme is to offer a deep and up-to-date education in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence that prepares graduates with key knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for employment in data engineering, data analysis, data architect (as well as managerial positions on those topics), or as preparation for further research and innovation careers. In particular the programme aims to provide students with: - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning, which will... International tuition fees are £25,300 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming for Data Science
Statistical Methods and Probability
Machine Learning Foundations
Data Engineering and Databases
Advanced Analytics and Modelling
Deep Learning and Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing
Professional Experience and Industrial Project
UCAS Code:G420
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*BB - AAB

Inclusing A-level Mathematics grade A*/A and at least one from Computing/Software Systems Development, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Electronics, Further Mathematics or Double Award Life & Health Sciences.

UCAS Points136

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£101,200

Home Student Fee

£4,750

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£31,000

UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH09-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Data Science with Year of Professional Experience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#199QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
Russell GroupTEF
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