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Data Science (with Foundation Year)

BSc · Nottingham Trent University · 4 years

Data Science (with Foundation Year)

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Nottingham Trent University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION84%
CONTINUATION83%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS80%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 55% of the work its graduates go into (High).

About this course

Data science is the interdisciplinary field that extracts knowledge, insight, and decision-relevant information from large and complex datasets, using methods drawn from statistics, computer science, and applied mathematics. It has become one of the most in-demand disciplines in modern economies, as organisations across every sector seek professionals who can collect, clean, analyse, model, and communicate data effectively. The combination of technical skill and domain knowledge that data scientists bring is increasingly treated as a strategic organisational asset. At Nottingham Trent University, this four-year programme includes an integrated foundation year that builds the programming, scientific reasoning, and mathematical foundations you need before moving on to the full data science degree. The foundation year is designed specifically for students who have the aptitude and motivati

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 78% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 49% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 6% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).