Introduction to the BSc Hons Data Analytics Program

The BSc Hons Data Analytics program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to equip students with cutting-edge skills in data analysis, enabling them to tackle problems in dynamic business environments. This joint Honours program is taught in partnership between the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Department of Computer & Information Sciences.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: I3H9
• Accreditation: On successful completion of the BSc, students may be eligible for GradStat status
• Second year entry: available
• Part-time study: available

Program Overview

Studying a BSc Honours degree in Data Analytics at the University of Strathclyde, students will be learning at an award-winning academic institution. The program focuses on developing expertise in a wide range of topics in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Students will gain experience in using data analysis software, learn to code using industry-standard programming languages, and have the opportunity to work on real-life problems and analyze data through the university's business and industry links.

Why This Course?

In the modern world, understanding vast arrays of data is one of the key challenges, requiring expertise in subjects such as mathematics, statistics, and computing. Data Analytics is the science of examining raw data using advanced computing technologies, and it is growing to be a fundamental part of modern business and industry. The demand for graduates with skills in data analytics is forecast to rise rapidly, making this program highly relevant for those seeking a career in this field.

What You’ll Study

The program is structured over four years, with each year containing compulsory modules and some years including optional modules. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, including:

• Mathematics: calculus, geometry, analysis, probability theory
• Computer Science: machines, languages & computation, information & information systems, programming foundations, logic & algorithms, user & data modelling
• Advanced topics: experimental design, risk analysis, survey analysis, dynamic modelling, network analysis, computer programming, software engineering, artificial intelligence, web and mobile applications, information access & mining, the theory of computation

Facilities

Each department has teaching rooms that provide access to modern teaching and computer equipment, conducive to student learning. The undergraduate common room offers a modern and flexible area for individual and group study work and a relaxing social space. Many data analysis software packages are used, including those widely used in industry.

Study Abroad

Students will have the opportunity to spend time studying abroad, normally in the third year of the course. The university has links with European and non-European universities, including the University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland; Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria; Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark; University of Toronto, Canada; and others.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AABB/ABBBC (Maths A, Advanced Higher Maths recommended)
• Advanced Highers: AB (Maths A, Computing Science B)
• A Levels: BBB (Maths)
• International Baccalaureate: 30 (Mathematics HL5)
• HNC/HND: relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550
• Additional costs: Course materials & costs, PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), international students may have associated visa and immigration costs.

Careers

Graduates with skills in data analytics are in huge demand across all sectors, both nationally and internationally. This demand is predicted to increase in future. Graduates will be well-placed for a high-powered career as a data analyst or data scientist, for example, in online information providers, social media, banking, insurance, and retail industries. The median salary of a mathematical sciences graduate in full-time work one year after graduating is £29,000, rising to £37,600 after five years. Salary potential depends on the industry, with experienced data analysts and chief data scientists commanding upwards of £60,000.

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Outline:

• The BSc Hons in Data Analytics is a joint Honours programme taught in partnership between the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Department of Computer & Information Sciences.
• The program focuses on topics such as:
• experimental design
• risk analysis
• survey analysis
• dynamic modelling
• network analysis
• computer programming
• software engineering
• artificial intelligence
• web and mobile applications
• the theory of computation
• The final-year project may be carried out in either subject.
• The program includes opportunities to work on real-life problems and analyze real data from organizations.

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Teaching:

• Lecturers and tutors are available to help students with any problems.
• The program provides a modern and flexible undergraduate common room for individual and group study work and a relaxing social space.
• Many data analysis software packages are used, including those widely used in industry.

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Careers:

• Graduates with skills in data analytics are in huge demand across all sectors, both nationally and internationally.
• Graduates will be well placed for a high-powered career as a data analyst, or data scientist, for example, in online information providers such as Google and Yahoo, social media, banking, insurance and retail industries – both online and high-street.

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Other:

• The program has been awarded the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).
• The program provides students with cutting-edge skills, enabling them to tackle problems in dynamic business environments.
• The program is designed to prepare students for an exciting and rewarding career in an industry that is set to expand.
• The program includes opportunities to study abroad, normally in the third year of the course.
• The program has links with European and non-European universities, which include:
• University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland
• Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
• Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
• University of Toronto, Canada
• Queen's University at Kingston, Canada
• Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
• University of Otago, New Zealand
• Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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Scotland

£1,820 Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council.

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England, Wales & Northern Ireland

£9,250 Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

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International

£19,600

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Additional costs

Course materials & costs: class materials (lecture notes and exercise sheets) for the majority of Mathematics & Statistics classes are available free to download. For some classes, students may need access to a textbook. Textbook costs are typically in the £20 to £60 price range. These prices are dependent on format (e-book, soft or hardback) and whether bought new or second hand. PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups): third-year Maths with Teaching students will need to pay for the full price of a PVG membership scheme. International students: International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.

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Overview:

• Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
• Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
• Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
• Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
• Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)

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Student Life:

• Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
• 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
• Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
• Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
• Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
• Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
• Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
• Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
• Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
• Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
• Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center with a range of medical services
• Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
• Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
• Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
• Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation