| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BSc Data Science program at the University of Aberdeen equips students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary for careers in data analytics, data engineering, machine learning, and AI. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, and provides opportunities for real-world project experience through the Aberdeen Software Factory. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as Business Intelligence Analysts, Data Architects, Data Mining Engineers, and Data Scientists.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Data Science, BSc
The BSc Data Science program equips you with the skills for an exciting career in data analytics, data engineering, machine learning, or AI. It addresses the growing demand for data scientists across almost every industry sector today.
Objectives:
- Equip students with the technical skills for data analysis, design, and programming.
- Apply logical thinking, machine learning, and computer algorithms to solve problems across various academic disciplines and industry sectors.
- Develop teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills.
Program Description:
The BSc Data Science program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of data science, including:
- Programming
- Statistics
- Software Engineering
- Data Curation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Distributed Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Legal and Ethical Standards Relating to Data
Outline:
Year 1:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Programming 1
- Calculus 1
- Algebra
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Calculus II
- Optional Courses:
- Combinatorics
- Mathematics and Computations Through Programming Matlab
- Experience, Knowledge and Reality
- Set Theory
Year 2:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Linear Algebra
- Databases and Data Management
- Software Programming
- Probability
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Optional Courses:
- Understanding the Physical World
- Web Development
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Understanding Statistics
Year 3:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Optional Courses:
- Differential Equations
- Operating Systems
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Optimisation Theory
Year 4:
- Compulsory Courses:
- Single Honours Data Science Project (30 credit points)
- Research Methods
- Introduction to Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Modelling Theory
- Optional Courses:
- Data Engineering
- Natural Language Processing
- Languages and Computability
- Security
- Operating Systems
- Topological Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis of Biological Data
- Financial Mathematics
- Applied Marine Biology - Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Environmental Analysis
- Computer Vision
- Reinforcement Learning
- Bayesian Statistics
- Geospacial Data Analysis
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Network Analysis
Careers:
Graduates of the BSc Data Science program will be well-placed to pursue careers such as:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Architect
- Data Mining Engineer
- Data Scientist
Other:
- The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects through the Aberdeen Software Factory, a student-run software house.
- The University of Aberdeen is a member of the Turing University Network, a network of UK universities engaged in cutting-edge teaching and research in data science and AI.
- The program is designed to take advantage of the growing demand for data scientists across almost every industry sector today.
EU / International students: £24,800 Home Students: £1,820 RUK: £9,250
