Course Summary

Gain in-demand technical and analysis skills and prepare for a career in a fast-moving field by studying for our Data and Analytical Science FdSc in Peterborough. Data science, especially when paired with artificial intelligence, promises to provide the tools to enhance technology, business models, and decision-making across a range of sectors, from industrial automation, manufacturing, transport, banking, and cybersecurity to health, human resource management, and social care. Data scientists are in demand, with almost all industries keen to take advantage of the insights that data analysis and machine learning can offer. Our FdSc (foundation) Data and Analytical Science degree is a great way to get ready for a career in this ever-growing and popular area. As a student at ARU Peterborough, you’ll use applied mathematics, statistics, and computing to explore and analyse complex datasets – and to solve practical, real-world problems. On this course, you’ll learn practical data science and analytical skills, tailored to comply with the current market demands, technologies, and industrial practices. We’ll take you, step by step, through the major building blocks of data science which will enable you to gain highly marketable skills such as programming, data acquisition and cleaning, data analysis and feature extraction, data visualisation, data mining, and machine learning. We incorporate genuine datasets and industry-simulated projects and practices into our modules, so that you gain a thorough understanding of the challenges and constraints that businesses and industry face. You’ll be able to craft your skills and expertise accordingly, and graduate ready to work in the fast-paced field of data science. Our Data and Analytical Science foundation degree features a mix of lectures, tutorials, demos and practical sessions. Throughout the course you’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills, such as problem-solving and team working. Our foundation degree also offers a progression route (with 50% or higher overall grade) to our BSc (Hons) Data and Analytical Sciencee. 195 credits will be awarded on progression.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are subject to change and availability. Year 1: Core modules Literacies in HE Mathematics Fundamentals of Computing and Gaming Science Year 2: Core modules Introduction to Programming Introduction to Data Science and Programming Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Introduction to Relational Database Development Enterprise Analytics Year 3: Core modules Algorithm Analysis and Data Structures Advanced Analytical Techniques for Artificial Intelligence Ruskin Module Machine Learning Big Data Analytics Applied Machine Learning Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

We'll assess you in a number of ways, including time-constrained assessments, coursework assignments and a project. Our module case studies, and final year project assess your ability to analyse situations, identify key issues, select, synthesise, and apply techniques and skills from different modules, and evaluate the appropriateness of solutions when compared to industrial practice.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: G143

Institution code: A60

Campus Name: ARU Peterborough

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/data-and-analytical-science-fdsc

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 65%

Fees and funding

England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Scotland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 7500.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

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Cambridge
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