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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Data Science

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Data Science course at University of Hertfordshire.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

to include a grade B in Maths A level

Most popular A-levels studied

The Data Science course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematical sciences
Software engineering
Artificial intelligence
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
Further MathematicsB
BiologyD
ChemistryB
PhysicsA
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
BiologyD
ChemistryB
Further MathematicsD
GraphicsC
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
PhysicsD
Computer ScienceB
Further MathematicsC
BiologyD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: G200

Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Data Science course.

Data Science is a highly desirable skill across a wide range of industries, from finance and healthcare to marketing and insurance and beyond. This course combines fundamental mathematical/statistical skills and industry-relevant skills including AI and machine learning techniques to support your future career, with an exciting curriculum backed up by world-leading researchers in computer science, mathematics, astrophysics and climate science.

There is a very strong emphasis on hands-on learning throughout the course, this helps embed classroom-based learning, but also instils confidence and independence in your technical capabilities. You will have the opportunity to attend a range of research-focused seminars, for example, the Centre for Astrophysics Research weekly astrophysics seminar, the Computer Science colloquium, or the Maths-Physics seminar. The University’s impressive High-Performance Computing facility will also give you an opportunity to get to grips with the latest multiplexed GPU technology - the cornerstone technology for for deep learning applications.

Source: University of Hertfordshire

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Data Science at University of Hertfordshire.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Mathematics

Location

Main Site | Hatfield

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Programming

• Machine learning

• Applied statistics

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Please see the course page on the University of Hertfordshire website for detailed module information.

How you will be assessed

Year 1 - written exam (19%), coursework (81%) Year 2 - written exam (20%), coursework (80%) Year 3 - written exam (5%), coursework (90%), practical (5%)

University of Hertfordshire student reviews

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Based on 101 reviews from University of Hertfordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Hertfordshire students who took the Data Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

73%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

71%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

77%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

78%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

72%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

75%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

69%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

72%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

82%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

low

Student information

The Data Science course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematical sciences
Software engineering
Artificial intelligence
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female38%Male58%Other4%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Number of students50
Number of students10
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female16%Male83%Other1%
Where students come from
International41%UK59%
Number of students70
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Data Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.

Computing
Software engineering

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

72%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

18%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

5%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

5%

Teaching Professionals

2%

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Data Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Hertfordshire graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Mathematical sciences
Computing

Earnings

£25.6k

First year after graduation

£32.8k

Third year after graduation

£41.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£26.3k

First year after graduation

£35.4k

Third year after graduation

£37.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Data Science.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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