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).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Subject Area
Computer Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person