**Overview** Big business, social media, finance and the public sector all rely on data scientists to analyse their data and draw out business-boosting insights. On this BSc (Hons) Data Science and Analytics degree course, you’ll learn the technical and analytical skills to make sense of the vast amounts of data available to organisations while working within the regulatory and technical boundaries of the field. After the course, you’ll be prepared for roles such as data analyst, data scientist, systems developer and systems analyst. **What you'll experience** On this degree course, you’ll: - Learn to use databases, systems and analytical tools to generate insights and intelligence - Get a deep understanding of modern big data, machine learning and data mining methods - Identify trends, patterns and correlations to benefit businesses, like targeting new products or increasing sales - Develop commercial skills, focusing on how to present and visualise your findings - Apply your analytical abilities to practical problems and real-world datasets, such as our research in cosmology, health information and cyber security - Have access and training in our new SAP Next-Gen Lab **Careers and opportunities** When you finish the course, you'll be equipped for a career in the data analytics and deep learning industry. You could work for multinational companies, small and medium enterprises, and innovation centres. What jobs can you do with a Data Science and Analytics degree? Previous students have gone on to work as: - data analysts - data engineers - data architects - information analysts Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career. "Data Warehousing and Mining were my favourite subjects – learning how big data is stored and utilised was deeply interesting and engaging. The staff here are friendly and knowledgeable and my course provided a me with the skills I needed to land my dream job." Azdean Smith, BSc (Hons) Computing Student

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Architecture and Operating Systems - Core Computing Concepts - Database Systems Development - Practical Data Science - Programming There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Applied Machine Learning and Data Mining - Big Data - Data Structures and Algorithms - Database Principles - Software Engineering Theory and Practice Optional modules in this year currently include: - 3D Computer Graphics and Animation - Computing Undergraduate Ambassador - Ethical Hacking - Modern Foreign Language - Usability Engineering - Virtualisation and Cloud Computing - Web Programming Exhange study abroad or placement year (optional) After your second year, you can do an optional study abroad or work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Previous students have completed work placements at well-known companies, such as IBM, UKCloud and Intel. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Business Analytics - Open Innvations in Data Science - Individual Project (Engineering) or Final Year Study Project Optional modules in this year currently include: - Distributed Systems and Security - Enterprise Web Architectures - Fuzzy Systems and Networks - Internet of Things - Malware Forensics - Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms - Professional and Academic Research Development - Robotics - Security and Cryptography We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - written assignments - presentations - group and individual lab-based assessments - projects You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: - Year 1 students: 33% by written exams and 67% by coursework - Year 2 students: 58% by written exams, 3% by practical exams and 39% by coursework - Year 3 students: 22% by written exams and 78% by coursework

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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.

Course code: I1G3

Institution code: P80

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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