Data Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons) - Placement

London Metropolitan University - QA Higher Education

This four-year BSc (Hons) Data Science (including Foundation Year) programme is the perfect starting point for those who want to enter the fascinating field of Data Science. In particular, this course is designed for those who want to explore exciting areas such as Data Engineering, Analytics, Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Data Visualisation, but do not meet the traditional entry requirements for the 3-year undergraduate degree. The foundation year element of this course will enable you to build your confidence, gain essential academic and problem-solving skills, and provide you with the opportunity to study key areas in Data Science such as programming, mathematics and fundamentals to computing. Once you have this foundational knowledge, you will then be fully prepared to progress onto Year 1 and study more technical modules such as Data Programming and Data Analytics. With rising challenges of data growth, cyber threats and cloud scalability, UK employers are fiercely competing for tech talent (Opus Talent Solutions, 2025). This foundation degree will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to take advantage of this and prepare you for a successful career in this fascinating field.

London Metropolitan University - QA Higher Education