Data Science and Analytics with Foundation BSc Honours
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Data Science and Analytics with Foundation BSc Honours
Overview
Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster.
Course Summary
The Foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. During the foundation year, you will explore a range of creative disciplines and get a chance to develop in your chosen field, benefiting from workshops in our high-end facilities and working with leading academics who will encourage you to become a confident and creative thinker. Core modules accelerate your academic and professional development and you will also take modules within your chosen field, giving you the chance to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective on your course.
On successful completion of the Foundation year, you will be able to move on to study for the Data Science and Analytics BSc over a further three years of study.
Our Data Science and Analytics BSc will give you the combination of analytical, technical and presentation skills to convert data into valuable insights.
Course Structure
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.
- Foundation
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Placement Year
- Year 3
Subjects of study include:
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- Foundation Mathematics
- Information Systems and Data Representation
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Programming
Credit Level 3
Subjects of study include:
- Applied Mathematics
- Database Design and Implementation
- Requirements Modelling
- Software Development I
- Software Development II
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
Credit Level 4
Subjects of study include:
- Business Analytics
- Database Systems
- Data Engineering
- Data Science Project Lifecycle
- Data Visualisation and Communication
- Information Technology Security
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Object Oriented Programming
Credit Level 5
Our course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. This will help you gain work experience and increase your chances of employability after you graduate.
You'll be offered help and support to find and secure placement opportunities through various workshops and events organised by the Careers and Employability Service and the course team.
Typically, you'll be assigned to roles involving tasks related to data science and analytics.
Find out more about the costs involved in taking a placement year.
Subjects of study include:
- Analytics in Operations Management
- Applied AI
- Big Data Analytics
- Customer Relationship and Change Management (CRM & CM) with Business Intelligence
- Data Science and Analytics Final Project
- Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
- Information Driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
- Operational Research and Optimisation
Credit Level 6
Professional Accreditation
This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer for the period of five years until August 2028.
Entry Requirements
- UK
- A Levels – DDE (64 UCAS Tariff points)
- T levels – 64 UCAS Tariff points
- International Baccalaureate – 64 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP
- BTEC Diploma – MM
- Access – 64 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4
- International
- International Baccalaureate – 64 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
- We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
- We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
- English language requirements
- If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
- If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.
Fees and Funding
- UK
- UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
- Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
- Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.
- Find out how we set our tuition fees.
- Funding
- As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
- Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
- Scholarships
- The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
- Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
- Additional costs
- See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
- International
- International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
- When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.
- Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
- Find out how we set our tuition fees.
- EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
- If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
- International student funding
- Find out about funding for international students.
- Additional costs
- See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
Teaching and Assessment
Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course.
- How you'll be taught
- Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
- Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- How you'll be assessed
- Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.
- Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
- Written exams: end of semester exams
- Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Supporting You
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Course Location
With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring,
Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.
Program Outline
The program is designed for students who may not be ready for degree-level study, lack the necessary qualifications, wish to change their subject specialism, or return to education after a break. The program's objectives are to:
- Develop knowledge of the fundamental principles and technologies underpinning mathematics, statistics, and computing, with an emphasis on data science and analytics skills and theories.
- Teach students how to apply cutting-edge mathematical, statistical, and computer science techniques and tools to collect, store, prepare, analyze, and visualize data.
- Provide students with the ability to analyze and understand organizational operations, environments, and related issues.
- Offer a short-term work-based learning experience where students work on a real-life problem set by an external organization.
- Provide the opportunity for students to complete a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of study.
Outline:
The program is structured as follows:
Foundation Year (Level 3):
- Subjects of study include:
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
- Foundation Mathematics
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Programming
Year 1 (Level 4):
- Subjects of study include:
- Applied Mathematics
- Database design and Implementation
- Requirements Modelling
- Software Development
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
Year 2 (Level 5):
- Subjects of study include:
- Business Analytics
- Data Engineering
- Data Science Project Lifecycle
- Data Visualisation and Communication
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Algorithms: Theory, Design and Implementation
- Database Systems
- Object-oriented Programming
Placement Year (Level 5):
- Students have the opportunity to complete a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of study.
- The placement year helps students gain work experience and enhance their employability.
- The Careers and Employability Service and the course team provide support in finding and securing placement opportunities.
- Students are typically assigned roles involving tasks related to data science and analytics.
Year 3 (Level 6):
- Subjects of study include:
- Data Science and Analytics Final Project
- Data Visualisation and Dashboarding
- Operational Research and Optimisation
- Applied AI
- Big Data Analytics
- Customer Relationship and Change Management (CRM & CM) with Business Intelligence
- Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Practical: Presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artifacts
- Written exams: End of semester exams
- Coursework: Essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation The specific assessment methods and criteria for each module are outlined in the program specification.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Problem-based learning
- Blended learning
- Practical application The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including:
- Noam Weingarten, Senior Lecturer
- Dr Salma Chahed, Senior Lecturer
- Dr Fang He, Senior Lecturer
- Dr Vasileios Kontogiannis, Reader
- Huseyin Dagdeviren, Senior Lecturer
- Dr Panagiotis Chountas, Principal Lecturer
- Professor Thierry Chaussalet, Staff
- Francois Roubert, Senior Lecturer
- Dr Olivier Moullard, Senior Lecturer
Careers:
Graduates of the Data Science and Analytics BSc program are prepared for a variety of roles in the data science and analytics field, including:
- Business intelligence analyst/manager
- Data analyst/manager
- Data engineer
- Data scientist
- Operational research analyst/manager The program's focus on real-world problem-solving and work-based learning equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to make an immediate impact in any organization.
Other:
- The program is intended to fulfill the educational requirements of the British Computer Society (BCS) for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and partial Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- Students qualify for free British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership for the duration of their studies.
- The program is offered at the University of Westminster's Cavendish Campus, located in central London.
- The program is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
- UK Fees: £9,250 (Price per academic year)
- International Fees: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
- Non EU students will be charged international fees.
- Your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
- Additional costs
