Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Buckinghamshire New University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theater.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theater at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £18500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £25500 | £14000 - £23500 | £18500 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20903 | £17931 | £21753 |
25-75 percentile range | £17825 - £24915 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
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Course Description
Data scientists are in high demand because they can interrogate data and use analytics to find patterns, trends and relationships in data sets. This information can then be used in everything from predicting consumer behaviour to accelerating the development of promising new drugs.
With our practical BSc (Hons) Data Science degree, we'll help prepare you for a successful career. You'll benefit from our industry links, well-equipped computer labs, smaller class sizes and experienced and supportive staff.
Why study this subject?
Data science can be described, in simple terms, as the study of data. The information and their assessment of big data can reveal interpretations and insights that can be utilised in many contexts, such as:
- businesses predicting and capitalising on consumer behaviour
- banking institutions detecting fraud
- investors using a combination of big data and artificial intelligence to make more informed investment choices
- pharmaceutical companies using data analysis to accelerate the development of promising drugs.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
On this degree programme, you'll be able to explore the many contexts and uses of data analysis across different industries, from how it's being used in banking to help with fraud detection, to understanding how investors are able to use a combination of big data and artificial intelligence to make more informed investment choices.
At BNU, we always provide our students with opportunities to work on real-life scenarios, business challenges and work-relevant problems whenever we can which is why your experience as a student with us will be so unique.
We have a fantastic computing department with a dedicated team of academics and professionals delivering industry-relevant courses in a suite of well-equipped computer labs.
You’ll benefit from small class sizes that give you a chance to develop close working relationships with the tutors and other students. You'll also benefit from guest speakers and valuable networking opportunities.
This programme isn't just aimed at recent school and college leavers, we also welcome applications from mature candidates who may have aspirations to return to education, perhaps as a springboard towards a significant career change.
This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.
What will I study?
This programme will provide you with a strong grounding in the technologies and systems that underpin the secure storage, sharing, analysis and presentation of data in various situations for different purposes.
This will include a broad education in computer architectures, networks, information security, programming, databases, web technology and software engineering.
Data analysis will naturally represent a central theme on the course. Technologies, information systems and different associated components will then be used to transform data into significant information so that stakeholders can report findings and make evidence-based decisions.
What are my career prospects?
With a data science degree, you could work across a broad range of areas, in a wide range of roles, such as:
- Ecommerce
- Finance
- Government
- Health
- Information technology
- Retail
- Scientific research
- Applications Architect
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Enterprise Architect
- Infrastructure Architect Machine
- Learning Engineer
- Machine Learning Scientist.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Buckinghamshire New University
20% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15000 | year 1 |
International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Buckinghamshire New University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University, also known as Bucks, was founded in 1893, in the town of High Wycombe, South East England. This university has chosen to divide its academic offerings into seven separate schools, which is reflected in that learning resources such as libraries are located in their relevant areas to reduce crowding and also increase the ease of looking for the materials the student needs. Bucks has been the recipient of numerous awards, among which we can find the Silver Award from TEF.
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Student composition of Buckinghamshire New University
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Total number of students enrolled at Buckinghamshire New University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16465
- postgraduates:
- 860
- Total:
- 17325
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Applied Computing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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