Data Science

Data science is the discipline that extracts knowledge and insight from large and complex datasets, combining statistics, mathematics, programming, and domain expertise to tackle challenges ranging from climate modelling and disease detection to production optimisation and personalised customer experiences. It is one of the fastest-growing fields in the economy, and the demand for graduates who can collect, process, analyse, and interpret data in ways that drive real-world decisions has become one of the most consistent features of the graduate labour market across virtually every sector.

At Newcastle University, this three-year, full-time degree develops your technical and analytical skills in programming, statistical modelling, machine learning, data visualisation, and the management of large datasets, alongside the domain knowledge and communication skills needed to translate data insights into actionable intelligence for organisations. A sandwich year is incorporated into the programme, providing the opportunity for a substantial professional placement in a data science or analytics environment, and work placements are embedded in the course. A year abroad is also available, broadening your experience of data science in a different research and commercial context.

A typical entry tariff of 136 points reflects the quantitative preparation expected of students entering this programme.

Data science graduates are in demand across finance, healthcare, retail, technology, government, education, scientific research, and virtually every other sector that generates and uses data. Career roles include data scientist, data analyst, machine learning engineer, business intelligence analyst, research scientist, and quantitative analyst. Postgraduate study in data science, statistics, machine learning, or a specialist domain application is a well-supported further step for those seeking advanced expertise or research careers.