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BSc (Hons) Data Science

The Open University

Course details


Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

96%

85%

90%

90%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

91%

63%

78%

89%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

91%

99%

93%

95%

87%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

92%

83%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

93%

86%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

91%

87%

94%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

72%

79%

55%

78%

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

100 students (50% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

No data available

Read more about this data

69% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

310 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all part-time Mathematical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Mathematical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £45,000

Data from

70 people

(63% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £21,500 - £44,000

Data from

350 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £49,000

Data from

355 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Mathematical sciences graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£28,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £40,000

Data from

185 people.

81% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £41,500

Data from

530 people.

89% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £47,000

Data from

530 people.

89% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all part-time Mathematics courses

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£28,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £40,000

Data from

60 people

(62% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £44,000

Data from

310 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £48,500

Data from

315 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Mathematics graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£27,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £36,000

Data from

155 people.

81% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £41,000

Data from

475 people.

89% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £45,500

Data from

470 people.

90% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all part-time Computing courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Computing.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£33,500

Typical range: £26,000 - £47,000

Data from

100 people

(52% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£37,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £49,500

Data from

360 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£39,000

Typical range: £27,500 - £52,000

Data from

365 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Computing graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £42,000

Data from

660 people.

77% of UK-resident Computing graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £37,000

Data from

1695 people.

90% of UK-resident Computing graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £42,000

Data from

1705 people.

90% of UK-resident Computing graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

140 students (62% of those who were asked).

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Statistics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

91% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Information technology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

195 students (52% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

95 students (62% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 29% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Information Technology Professionals
  • 8% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 8% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 7% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Engineering professionals

18% In other work

  • 9% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

2% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Statistics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Information Technology Professionals
  • 15% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

10% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Information technology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

165 students (52% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 49% Information Technology Professionals
  • 9% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 6% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Engineering professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

12% In other work

  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations

3% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

82% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

75 students (62% of those who were asked)

58% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

82% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

79% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Statistics.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

15 students (70% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

90% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

85% of graduates find their current work meaningful

    • Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
    • Data for students graduating 2020-21
    • Data from

      120 students (52% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Information technology.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

120 students (52% of those who were asked)

68% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

77% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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