Data Sciences BSc (Hons)
About This Programme
4-year BSc (Hons) Data Sciences with a strong mathematical and statistical foundation combined with large-scale data computation using current programming languages. Year 1 mandatory: Software Development 1/2, Elements of Probability, Calculus A/B, Topics in Statistical Practice, Web Design and Databases (optional Logic and Proof). Year 2 mandatory: Real Analysis, Algorithmic and Scientific Programming, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics A/B, Multivariable Calculus, Introduction to Software Engineering, Database Management Systems. Year 3 mandatory: Statistical Models A/B, AI and Intelligent Agents, Further Statistical Methods, Software Engineering, Professional Development, Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods (optional Data Visualisation and Analytics). Year 4 mandatory: Dissertation A/B, Time Series and Machine Learning, Big Data Management, Advanced Machine Learning. Year 4 optional: Industrial Programming, Optimisation, Stochastic Processes, Statistics Special Topic. Final years focus on machine learning, statistical algorithms, software engineering, big data management, and AI applications. Distinct from BSc CS (Data Science), that variant is CS-based with a Year 4 data-science specialism; this BSc Data Sciences is a dedicated mathematical/statistical data science degree. Distinct from BSc Actuarial Data Science, that variant adds actuarial mathematics and IFoA accreditation. Year 1 entry: A-Level BCC (or AAAB AS) with Math mandatory; IB 26 (3 HL inc. Math grade 5); CBSE 65% (with Math); American HS 70% + SAT I 1000 (500 English / 600 Math); Tawjihiyya 85% (Elite 80%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Advanced Higher BB + BBBB Highers; Lebanese Bac 85% or 14/20 + IELTS 6.0; French Bac 14/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC (Math + CS); IB 27 (3 HL inc. Math/CS); CBSE 85%; HND PPP; BTEC L3 DDD; FBISE 85%; Scottish Advance Higher BB + BBBB. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September intake only. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT), total AED 329,056. Career destinations: business, finance, government, science, transportation, forensics, energy, environment, academic research. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Maheen Hasib (Associate Professor).
What You'll Study
Year 1
Detailed Course Guide
- Software Development 1
- Elements of Probability
- Calculus A
- Calculus B
- Topics in Statistical Practice
- Software Development 2
- Web Design and Databases
Optional courses
- Logic and Proof
Year 2
Detailed Course Guide
- Real Analysis
- Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
- Linear Algebra
- Probability and Statistics A
- Multivariable Calculus
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Database Management Systems
- Probability and Statistics B
Year 3
Detailed Course Guide
- Statistical Models A
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Further Statistical Methods
- Software Engineering
- Professional Development
- Statistical Models B
- Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Optional courses
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
Year 4
Detailed Course Guide
- Dissertation A
- Time Series and Machine Learning
- Dissertation B
- Big Data Management
- Advanced Machine Learning
Optional courses
- Industrial Programming
- Optimisation
- Stochastic Processes
- Statistics Special Topic
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
RSS The programme is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. MOHESR This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.
Programme Details
Award
BSc (Hons)
Start Date
September
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Subject Area
Computer Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person