Data Science
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: I2L9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Sheffield
UCAS Code: I2L9 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
in a relevant subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths grade 6/B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing + A at A Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Engineering, Applied Science, IT or Computing
Scottish Higher
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
+ AA at A Level
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About this course
On this degree you'll develop ethical data-driven solutions which have a positive impact on organisations and society. Taught by active researchers and developed with industry experts, you'll learn the technical and analytical competencies necessary to become a responsible data scientist.
**Taught by active researchers and developed with industry experts, prepare for a career where you can use data-driven solutions to make a positive impact on society.**
Most data science courses are based in computer science or engineering departments - our degree is based in social sciences. That’s because we think it’s important to teach you not just the programming and analysis tools, but also how to use data-driven solutions responsibly and to the benefit of society.
Data science underpins all kinds of decision-making, so you could be studying data from a sports team to improve performance, using real-world data as part of the solution to climate change, or analysing business expenditure.
With opportunities to study abroad, work-based placements and developing your personal portfolio, you’ll be in a strong position for the future.
**Why study this course?**
- **Become a critical data professional** - learn how to work with and analyse data, and use your findings to make ethical, sustainable decisions – engaging different audiences and stakeholders, using visualisation and statistical methods.
- **Uniquely employable** - developed with industry experts and taught by active researchers, this course gives you the skills to manage the complexities of data in organisations and to integrate the work of data scientists with those in more managerial or policy-making roles.
- **Sustainability, equality, diversity and ethical practice** - with a strong focus on sociological theory, you will explore the underpinning concepts of responsible data science and the ethical application of technical approaches. By studying with us, you'll develop solid foundations in ethics, sustainability, critical thinking, and how to influence outcomes of data to positively impact society.
The Uni
University of Sheffield
Information School
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Information systems
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Computer science
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Top job areas of graduates
This is a newly-classified subject area for this kind of data, so we don’t currently have very much information to display or analyse yet. The subject is linked to important and growing computing industries, and over time we can expect more students to study them — there could be opportunities that open up for graduates in these subjects as the economy develops over the next few years.
Information systems
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
Information systems courses cover a range of areas, including information design, modelling and the finance industry. How well graduates did made a particular difference in 2015 — computing graduates with good grades were much less likely to be out of work after six months. Most students do get jobs, though, and starting salaries are good — particularly in London, and that’s where over a quarter of graduates started work last year. This is also a good degree to take if you want to follow a technical role in the finance or advertising industry. Many jobs for this degree were found in the larger cities last year and opportunities may be more limited outside those areas.
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Computer science
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Information systems
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£30k
£37k
£39k
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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