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University degree
Data Science
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
The BSc (Hons) Data Science degree at the University Hertfordshire is designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in the fast-growing field of data-driven decision-making. Combining programming, machine learning, and big data technologies, this course emphasises hands-on experience with real-world applications. Through industry-aligned modules and cutting-edge tools in our new state-of-the-art home of computer science, you'll learn to extract valuable insights from complex datasets.
Graduates are prepared for roles in data analysis, business intelligence, and AI development, with strong career prospects in sectors where data is reshaping industries.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts2%
80-95 pts9%
96-111 pts11%
112-127 pts11%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts9%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts1%
192-207 pts2%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
another degree10%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
83%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
3 years on
£39,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled36%
Administrative occupations15%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled18%
Elementary occupations6%
Customer service occupations10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled16%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled6%
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback93%
Academic support86%
Well organised99%
Learning resources86%
Student community89%
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Where this degree can lead
Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.