Data Science with Applied Business Informatics with Foundation Year Msci (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Data Science with Applied Business Informatics with Foundation Year Msci (Hons) and other courses in Computing at University of Keele for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computing 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 | £27000 | £25000 | £32500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £34000 | £17500 - £32000 | £20000 - £38000 |
All Computing courses of University of Keele
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26112 | £29000 | £27000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23061 - £30112 | £19500 - £32000 | £17500 - £40500 |
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Course Description
Foundation Year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.
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Data Science with Applied Business Informatics
Our Data Science with Applied Business Informatics BSc is suited for those with an interest in the application of data science and computing to a wide range of theoretical and real world problems set within a business context. From programming in Python to exploring topics such as markets and financial risk, you will graduate with the necessary skills to choose a pathway through this career with confidence.
Why choose this course?
- Blend strong theoretical foundations with practical applied knowledge
- All necessary knowledge in mathematics, statistics and coding is provided within relevant modules
- Personalise your degree with a variety of optional modules
- Put your learning into practice using real-world data in our cutting-edge laboratories
- Engage with our partners in industry to tackle real-world business related problems
Virtually every industry is looking to lever the power of data to enhance the efficiency of their operations and drive innovation. This means graduates with the professional understanding and practical skills to harness software and hardware technologies to solve real-world data analytics problems are in high demand.
Our innovative curriculum is informed by industry as well as research and assumes no prior knowledge of A-level Mathematics or Statistics. We strive to arm all students with a carefully tailored package of Mathematical skills. Our research-active academics have long-standing experience in teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds. From programming in Python to the cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning you will learn the latest tools and theories across this exciting discipline.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Data Science with Applied Business Informatics with Foundation Year Msci (Hons) at University of Keele
35% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
20% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computing
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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 Degrees
Costs
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 University of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
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Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Science”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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