Our three-year BSc Data Science degree is designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to fast-track your career and find cutting-edge solutions to the challenges facing our data-led world. Bristol is ranked in the UK top five universities for Maths research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021). We also have an excellent reputation for teaching and learning (6th in the UK for Maths, Complete University Guide Rankings by subject 2026). You'll learn with leading academics in this exciting field. Bristol's data science expertise means that you'll be taught the sophisticated theories and methods needed to address modern, data-analytic challenges. You'll combine mathematical, statistical and computational approaches to discover knowledge from data. Our course will prepare you for a diverse range of exciting careers, including: * pharmaceuticals * manufacturing * market research * social media * finance * sports * disaster management. Our highly interdisciplinary programme features links with the Bristol Institute for Scientific Computing (BriSC) as well as experience of real-world problems from our industry partners. You'll study units with a blend of theoretical background and practical skills designed especially for this course. Every unit is tailored to ensure you're ready for the professional world from the moment you graduate. Explore [further information about careers in data science](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/maths/data-science/), and view testimonials from students and industrial partners. Our [Think Big international scholarships](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/fees-finance/scholarships/) for undergraduate and postgraduate students could help you fund your UK study at the University of Bristol. This course is currently undergoing its scheduled five-year re-accreditation process with the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). It has previously been accredited by IMA. The outcome of the current review is expected by 2026.
A Level: A*AA | Standard offer: A*AA including A* in Mathematics and A in another mathematics-related subject, or A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Contextual offer: AAB including A in Mathematics and A in Further Mathematics or another mathematics-related subject. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | Scottish Higher: AAAAA | Standard Higher: AAAAA. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at distinction and 15 at merit, and A in A-level Mathematics. Or Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles) with 30 credits at distinction and 15 at merit, including at least 12 credits at distinction in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry), and achieving the required level in the Bristol School of Mathematics Test. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and another mathematics-related subject (including Mathematics of Mechanics). Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and 6 at Higher Level in another mathematics-related subject. Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and another mathematics-related subject. Mathematics-related subjects include Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; and Physics. STEP paper achievement may be included as part of an alternative offer. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): D*DD | D*DD in either Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) OR any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, plus A in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent). Applicants taking Engineering BTEC may be invited to take the University of Bristol Maths test in place of A-level Mathematics. | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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