Data Science BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Data Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mathematics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics 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 | £28500 | £26000 | £32000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £31000 | £22500 - £32500 | £25500 - £43500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29155 | £26180 | £31621 |
25-75 percentile range | £24658 - £35070 | £20109 - £34153 | £23238 - £43130 |
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Course Description
Apply powerful computing technology to real-world data science.
Data Science at Kent combines the expertise of internationally-renowned statisticians, mathematicians and computer scientists to give you the skills and knowledge to excel in a well-paid career.
Reasons to study BSc (Hons) Data Science at Kent
- Take a placement year to help boost your career skills and get paid doing it
- Learn to code in languages like R and Python, which are widely used in industry
- Spend time in our dedicated makerspace, The Shed. You’ll have access to development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and much more!
- Graduates have gone on to careers at leading companies such as BAE Systems, Cisco and IBM
- You’ll benefit from free membership of the Kent Maths Society and Invicta Actuarial Society
Course details
First and second years: You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies including modules in statistics, mathematics, computer science and artificial intelligence. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus in areas that you want to explore in more depth for your chosen career path.
Head over to our website for more details.
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 BSc (Hons) at University of Kent
25% | Sales occupations |
15% | Nursing Professionals |
15% | Other Health Professionals |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics
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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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #17
- #23
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #34
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #28
- #451
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Politics and Data Science BSc (Hons) | The London School of Economics and Political Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £24720 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Social Sciences with Data Science BSc (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £32100 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science and Analytics BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £20500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Linguistics with Data Science (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics for Data Science BSc BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £19330 £21260 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics for Data Science with Placement BSc BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £19330 £21260 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Computing BSc (Hons) | University of Wales | - | - | - | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 83% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £27000 | 160 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science BSc (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023