Data Science (with an industrial placement) - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Graduate prepared for varied careers, including data analysis and software engineering, with one-to-one support alongside real placement experience.*** **Build in-demand skills for a digital society that depends on them, from data handling to real-world data-intensive problems.*** **Benefit from Sussex’s Centres of Excellence, collaborate with experts changing the field and expand your skill-set with our interdisciplinary focus.**Our society is built on data. There’s an increasing demand for people with skills in data analysis, programming and statistics. This course is for you if you want to become proficient in handling data, using computational and statistical methods to solve real-world data-intensive problems.Sussex is home to Sussex Artificial Intelligence, one of our Centres of Excellence, and the Data-Intensive Science Centre (DISCUS). You’ll learn from experts:* our mathematicians’ research is making world-changing impact – from modelling and controlling infectious diseases, to predicting floods and the behaviour of queues and social networks* our computer scientists lead national and international research projects on machine learning, natural language processing and artificial intelligence.Your teaching is based on our leading research. During your studies, you’ll explore the relationship between modern data science, statistics, and the computational techniques that drive data analysis and modelling You’ll:* gain a thorough grounding in theories and techniques* develop critical knowledge in programming and statistics, as well as analytical and modelling skills* use industry-standard software such as Python and R* learn how to handle and analyse large sets of data* work with our researchers for your final-year project.An academic adviser will guide you throughout your degree. You’ll have opportunities to engage with potential employers and to apply for an industrial placement. The optional year in industry is a great opportunity for you to gain real-world experience of working in the data science sector and related fields.When you graduate, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into roles such as data analyst, data engineer, business data analyst, database administrator, data scientist and software engineer.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Mathematics