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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G303

Data Science

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£39,800Per Year (Intl)
£41,500Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BSc (Hons) Data Science at UCL (University College London). Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This programme provides a comprehensive training in the statistical basis of data science, along with a solid grounding in the computing skills and algorithmic reasoning necessary for modern data analysis. As a graduate of the programme, you should be able to proceed directly to a post as a data scientist in industry, commerce or government. The skills you will acquire could also be applied to the founding or management of businesses relating to a broad set of data analytic services. International tuition fees are £39,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £41,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming for Data Science
Statistical Foundations and Inference
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Design and SQL
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Data Visualisation and Communication
Applied Statistics and Regression Analysis
Final Year Data Science Project
UCAS Code:G303
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred. If you are studying both then the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

39 points

A score of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£119,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£33,000£41,500£60,000
3 years£33,000£41,500£54,000
5 years£41,000£57,000£76,000

UK subject average: £32,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£41,500
UK average
£32,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 75% above UK average salary
This course
£57,000
UK average
£32,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,500 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: CAH09-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Studying
5%Seeking Work
95%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
71%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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