BSc (Hons) Data Science and Visualisation

This innovative degree course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work with data in a variety of settings, including industry, government, and non-profit organisations. You'll learn how to collect, store, manage, and analyse large datasets, as well as how to communicate insights and findings effectively through visualisation. With a strong focus on practical application, you'll have the opportunity to work with real-world data sets and projects throughout the course.

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This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in data science or related fields. It is also suitable for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of how data can be used to inform decision making and drive business success.

Discover the Best of Data Science Education at Bangor University

Bangor University is renowned for its excellence in data science education, with state-of-the-art facilities and expert lecturers. The university's location in North Wales provides a unique opportunity to study in a beautiful and stimulating environment, surrounded by stunning coastline and mountains.

This degree provides a firm footing in data handling, analysis and communication of findings and modern research-driven machine learning techniques. This degree bridges the gap between the technical analysis of data, and the wider world. Data is a wonderful thing, but unfortunately nothing can change unless the insights cannot be conveyed to the wider world. The course focuses on how to best craft and present the arguments, explanations, and insight found in data to those that need to act.

Visualisation explores the tools to unlock the data we so readily generate. Today’s world runs on algorithms and data, interpreting that data is at the heart of this degree programme. The use of data is becoming known as the Industrial Revolution 4.0, and industries are rushing to realise the potential that Data Science and Visualisation can offer.  We’ve designed this course to provide the mathematical, technical and theoretical knowledge and skills to enable you to work on the cutting edge technology needed for this new data frontier, with a focus on communication this to others.  This degree is focused on the visual presentation and interpretation alongside the methods that can be used to unlock the deeper meaning in data.  Graduates are ideally suited to take up careers in data and financial analysis, business intelligence, data support or closely related positions.

This degree provides an inventive combination of computer science fundamentals, programming, data analysis, critical reasoning and visualisation. The programme produces graduates that are proficient in using data to derive insight using up-to-the-minute methods and approaches. 

In addition, the programme places a premium on responsible use of data. It champions the professional values needed when using the immense power of modern analytics, and an appreciation of relevant ethical, legal and social issues is embedded throughout. You will also be equipped with the transferable skills needed for any knowledge economy position; teamwork, communication, self-management, independence and discipline.

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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.