About Data Science in City University London
This degree is suitable for those who would like to develop creative computational solutions to derive the data-intensive transformation that is reshaping the way our society operates. It will build your foundational skills within computer science, such as algorithmic thinking and programming, and develop the specialist data scientists skills needed for the extraction of actionable insight from complex data collections.
You should have a strong interest in technologies that produce and analyse data and will need to develop computational solutions for the acquisition and analysis of data, and use creative problem-solving skills to extract knowledge that can answer challenging questions in a domain of investigation.
Objectives
Data Science is a multidisciplinary domain that requires training in a wide-range of skills from programming to visualisation, to data analysis. The demand for data scientists in the UK has grown more than ten-fold in the past five years *. This programme aims to equip you with both strong foundational computer scientist skills and specialised data scientist skills. This powerful combination of computing and analytics will provide you a skill set that will be widely applicable not only within the computing industry but also in various application domains, from retail to health.
As a student on this course you will have to opportunity to:
- Acquire leading-edge knowledge, skills and techniques required by the data science profession
- Become proficient in a broad range of programming languages and software design techniques
- Work with and learn from active researchers in machine learning, high-performance computing and data visualization
- Apply your knowledge and skills to develop solutions within data-intensive application domains.
Academic qualification equivalents
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Direct Entry to 1st Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above.
Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above. Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- PTE Academic: 58 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component.
City University London Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Location |
London, England |
| Establishment Year |
1862 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
| On campus accommodation |
Available |
| No. of campuses |
1 |
| No. of residence halls |
10 |
| % of international students |
26% |
| Total enrollment |
20,210 |
City, University of London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The tuition fee for international students varies depending on the choice of course.
- An estimated cost of attendance for City, University of London is tabulated below:
| Expense |
Estimated cost (in GBP) |
| Tuition fee (for undergraduates) |
19,000 - 25,500 |
| Tuition fee (for graduates) |
19,000 – 29,500 |
| Accommodation |
150-280 per week |
| Utility Bills |
10 per week |
| Food |
40-60 per week |
| Travels |
10-30 per week |
| Study Materials |
5-10 per week |
| TV license |
3 per week |
| Mobile and Internet |
10 per week |
| Entertainment |
20-50 per week |
| Miscellaneous |
20 per week |
