University College London
Data Science BSc (Hons)
University College London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 225 graduates of Data Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Statistics at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Statistics.

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
225 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Mathematical Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Statistics 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
Median salary £35000 £37000 £46000
25-75 percentile range £30000 - £52500 £30000 - £44000 £36000 - £62000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematical Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31691 £33271 £39124
25-75 percentile range £27155 - £38010 £25085 - £42264 £28586 - £52848

Course Description

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. The programme is also designed to provide you with a preparation for postgraduate study in statistics, machine learning and other specialised fields in applied data science. The programme allows considerable flexibility in terms of application areas through the availability of optional and elective modules across a range of disciplines. The department offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where small-group teaching and personal attention are available to all students. Teaching is enhanced by the varied research interests of our academic staff; from the foundations of the subject to applications in science, medicine, industry, economics and finance.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Data Science BSc (Hons) at University College London

30% Information Technology Professionals
25% Engineering professionals
20% Sales occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
10%
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
0% Administrative occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Statistics

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Data Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Data Science BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £35000 year 1
International £35000 year 1

Additional fee information

Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.

Average student cost of living in London

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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #5 
    • #7 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #99 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

See all 38 university rankings of University College London

About University College London

University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.

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undergraduates:
22890
postgraduates:
19245
Total:
42135
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