BSc in Data Science

Vast quantities of data are being gathered on all aspects of our society. This is what we call 'big data'. Data science is for those who want to explore and understand data—replacing gut feelings with hard facts.

As a data scientist, you will extract knowledge from data, enabling both society and businesses to make important/critical, evidence-based decisions. Therefore, in addition to learning how to handle and analyse large datasets, you must also be able to communicate your findings effectively.

Core competencies

Through the bachelor’s degree programme in data science, you will develop a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, programming and machine learning. The first year covers fundamentals in the above subjects, whereas the second year covers machine learning, statistical modelling, databases and optimisation techniques. The year ends with a case-based project course where you will be in contact with a research group at the university. The third year allows for a number of electives, where you can broaden your knowledge in a subject of your interest or learn about areas where data science is used. The year concludes with a bachelor’s project - typically centred around the use of data science methods for solving a real-world challenge.