Course summary

• Learn to use industry-leading software including SAS, R, Python and the Apache HaDoop Ecosystem
• Obtain knowledge of data storage, data mining and statistical modelling techniques
• Study aspects related to the distribution and integration of data
• Gain up to twelve months real-world experience through the two-year work experience route

This course has been developed in consultation with industry to produce graduates equipped to work with the large amounts of data now common to many businesses.

 Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
• database and programming technologies
• statistical theory
• marketing and insight
• credit risk
• data and technology
• digital analytics
• data science

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for the following companies

• Bank of England
• OCF
• HSBC
• INC Research
• Tata Consultancy Services
• HM Revenue and Customs
• Axis Bank

Some of the associated careers in these fields are

• customer insight analyst
• credit risk analyst
• fraud analyst
• forensic analyst
• big data architect
• business intelligence developer
• digital analyst
• data scientist

 Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.