About Data Science | Bsc (hons) in Leeds Beckett University
Course Details
Data is recognised as a key asset in any organisation and a means by which to gain information, insight and understanding. If you already have intellectual curiosity, enjoy solving problems and asking questions, this course will develop these skills further. You will study data analysis techniques and learn how to apply them to investigate social issues, such as crime connections, business insight, including marketing channels, and scientific innovations including smart houses.
The course will cover a number of key themes from data management and data analytics such as machine learning, to statistics and programming. Informed by a deeper knowledge of data principles and practical considerations, you will gain an in-depth understanding of core data analysis techniques. Using open source data and tools such as python and SQL, tableau and KNIME, you will learn how to identify data to inform your investigation, how to pre-process data to ensure quality results, how to select appropriate analysis techniques for the task and finally how to choose methods, including visualisations, to convey the message. You will also have the opportunity to interact with industry experts to gain connections and an insight of the roles available within the field.
Your experiences on this course will see you develop a strong knowledge of data and understand the importance of ethics and data governance in your approach to data science.
Course Benefits
Data is recognised as central to the strength of our economic, business and cultural life, and continues to transform the modern world. Your ability to understand how to work with data to gain insights and create narratives will make you an asset to any business, organisation or individual seeking to make evidence-based decisions. You will be primed for data science roles across diverse industries and projects.
You will be taught and assessed using a range of approaches that will enable you to develop a rounded skillset including simulations, case studies, practical work and online collaborative discussion. In your third year, you will complete a year-long data science project drawing on theoretical principles to rigorously design investigations, analyse data and represent findings from data. Through considered selection of your project and client, you will be able to tailor your learning to your career aspirations.
You will join a research-led academic community, and you will have access to guest lectures and industry events that will broaden your experience and knowledge of the career pathways that will be open to you.
Academic qualification equivalents
Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)
Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) – English Grade 70%
- Indian School Certificate (Class-XII) (CISCE) – English Grade 70%
Leeds Beckett University Highlights
| College Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1824 |
| Annual Endowment |
216 million Pound |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, part-time and classroom |
| Graduation Job rate |
97.7% |
| Intake Months |
February and October |
Leeds Beckett University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Annual Tuition Fees
(Non-EU) |
Annual Tuition Fees
(EU) |
| Pre-sessional five weeks |
£1,150 |
£1,150 |
| Pre-sessional 10 weeks |
£2,300 |
£2,300 |
| Foundation |
£11,000 |
£9,250 |
| Undergraduate (most courses) |
£12,000 |
£9,250 |
| Postgraduate (most courses) |
£13,000 to £14,000 |
£5,950 to £7,500 |
| Research |
£14,000 |
£4,260 |
Living Costs - Per month example*
| Accommodation |
£750 |
| Food |
£120 |
| Other living costs (phone, clothes, socialising) |
£145 |
| One month |
£1,015 |
