📖Program Curriculum

In all four years students need to complete 120 credits comprising of compulsory and optional modules.

In year 1 students can take 20 credits worth of any available modules in the Autumn and Spring semesters. However CSCU9B2 is recommended. Year 1 provides a broad foundation to the subject including an introduction to programming data science and mathematics.

In year 2 students can take 20 credits worth of any available modules in the Autumn semester. Year 2 focusses on database principles and technologies including relational and non-relational approaches. You will also study Python scripting for data science and basic statistics.

Year 3 focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. In the final year students embark on their honours project which will give students the opportunity to apply their learning from the course.

Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.

Year 1 Semester 1
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Introduction to Computing Science (CSCU9P1) 20 credits
prior to 2021 2 CSCU9A1 was taken instead

Compulsory module

Module Credits
Discrete Structures (MATU9S1) 20 credits
prior to 2021 2 MATU9D1 was taken instead

Option module

Select 20 credits from list

Module Credits
Accounting and Finance for Managers (ACCU7M1) 20 credits
Our Blue Planet (AQUU1OP) 20 credits
Introduction to Cell Biology (BIOU1CE) 20 credits
Ecology: An Introduction (BIOU1IE) 20 credits
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Year 1 Semester 2
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Programming and User Interface Design (CSCU9P2) 20 credits
prior to 2021 2 CSCU9A2 was taken instead

Compulsory module

Module Credits
Introduction to Data Science (CSCU9S2) 20 credits
prior to 2021 2 CSCU9D2 was taken instead

Option module

Select 20 credits from list

Module Credits
Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2) 20 credits
Our Thirsty Planet: Man and the Aquatic Environment (AQUU2TP) 20 credits
Introduction to Physiology (BIOU2PH) 20 credits
Programming and User Interface Design (CSCU9P2) 20 credits
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Year 2 Semester 1
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Database Principles and Applications (CSCU9B3) 20 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Scripting for Data Science (CSCU9M3) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Data Structures Objects and Algorithms (CSCU9A3) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Professional Development for Computer Scientists (CSCU9CP) 0 credits
CSCU9CP Professional Development for Computer Scientists is optional and may be taken either in year 2 or in year 3 and should be selected by students wishing to undertake the work experience placement. Prior to 2021 2 CSCU9PD was taken instead.

Year 2 Semester 2
Compulsory module

Module Credits
NoSQL Databases and Data Warehousing (CSCU9B4) 20 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Practical Statistics (MATU9D2) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Managing Information (CSCU9T4) 20 credits
Year 3 Semester 1
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Introduction to Machine Learning (CSCU9M5) 20 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
UX Design (CSCU9X5) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Code Analysis and Performance (CSCU9A5) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Professional Development for Computer Scientists (CSCU9CP) 0 credits
CSCU9CP Professional Development for Computer Scientists is optional and may be taken either in year 2 or in year 3 and should be selected by students wishing to undertake the work experience placement. Prior to 2021 2 CSCU9PD was taken instead.

Year 3 Semester 2
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Data Strategy (CSCU9D6) 20 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision (CSCU9M6) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Programming Language Paradigms (CSCU9Y4) 20 credits
Option module

Module Credits
Computing Science Industrial Summer Placement (CSCU9SP) 10 credits
Year 4 Semester 1
Dissertation

Module Credits
Computing Science Project (CSCU9Z7) 60 credits
Continued in semester 8.

Option module

Select 40 credits from Level 10 option modules in Data Science list

Module Credits
Computer Security & Networks (CSCU9Y7) 20 credits
Artificial Intelligence (CSCU9YE) 10 credits
Mobile App Development (CSCU9YH) 10 credits
Web Services (CSCU9YW) 10 credits
Year 4 Semester 2

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

20,300 GBP per year

81,200 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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