BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Data Science with Foundation Year

About your course Launch a future-proof career with in-demand skills in computing and data analytics The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Data Science joint honours degree at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by industry requirements and internationally important research. There are many exciting paid placement opportunities thanks to our extensive links with employers. About the BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Data Science degree You will gain the required academic and theoretical skills to pursue a career in computer science plus advanced practical skills relating to the theory, practice, tools and applications of contemporary software technologies. You will also secure an understanding of architectures, frameworks and strategies for building software computer systems. You will have access to industry-standard facilities, including nine specialist teaching laboratories, with over 400 workstations, featuring high-specification and the latest software and specialist applications. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Computer Science, with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) commended teaching and staff support, will enable you to gain the necessary practical, technical and analytical skills required of a Computer Science professional. Data Scientists are in demand! There are currently over 25,000 data science jobs being advertised on LinkedIn. Data Scientists are needed in almost every industry in the world! Studying this programme will allow you to specialise in this field and take advantage of the vast job opportunities in the UK. On this programme, you will learn how to study and manipulate data, to provide insights that can be used to make business-critical decisions. Why choose a joint honours degree? Flexibility: Study two subject areas without committing to one path from the outset. Employability: A joint honours degree can make you more attractive to employers because it shows you're flexible, multi-skilled, and able to learn new things. Cross-discipline application: You can apply what you learn in one module to another. Why study computing at LJMU? The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is highly rated for its research in computing and the science behind the systems. This research directly informs what you will study on the degree. In addition, the Department has extensive links with industry, and regularly hosts guest speakers from industry and an invited industry advisory panel. Our graduates enjoy excellent career prospects thanks to our extensive links with hundreds of international, national and local organisations, from industries such as tech companies, financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and defence, healthcare, retail, government and local government agencies and telecommunications. Such links also help ensure students enjoy excellent work-related learning and paid placement opportunities throughout their degrees.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: 88 Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels CCD BTECs Extended Diploma: MMM Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 88 points. International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM Irish awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. International requirements IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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