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BSc (Hons) Data Science

University of Plymouth

1 Location : University of Plymouth Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

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


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.

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

85%

85% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

67%

87%

93%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

90%

90% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

89%

93%

96%

87%

87%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

93%

93%

87%

80%

52%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

87%

93%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

73%

73% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

80%

67%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

92% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

87%

95%

93%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

77%

77% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

93%

78%

59%

83%

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

86% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (78% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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.

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

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

68%

89%

93%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

90%

90% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

89%

93%

96%

86%

89%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

93%

93%

86%

79%

51%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

86%

93%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

75% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

82%

68%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

92% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

86%

95%

93%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

76%

76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

93%

78%

58%

83%

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

85% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

84% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.


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.

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

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

89%

69%

88%

90%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

79%

79% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

76%

79%

79%

78%

86%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

79% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

91%

91%

71%

63%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

94%

94% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

92%

97%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

82%

82% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

80%

85%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

92%

92% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

94%

86%

95%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

75% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

91%

78%

55%

79%

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

81% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

91% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 85 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

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

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.

Qualification types : Mathematical sciences

Data for entrants in 2024-25

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

Data from

30 students

Chart labels explained

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.

Qualification types : Mathematics

Data for entrants in 2024-25

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

Data from

30 students

Chart labels explained

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

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.

Qualification types : Computer science

Data for entrants in 2024-25

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

Data from

135 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points : Mathematical sciences

Data for entrants in 2024-25

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

Data from

25 students

UCAS Tariff points : Mathematics

Data for entrants in 2024-25

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

Data from

25 students

UCAS Tariff points : Computer science

Data for entrants in 2024-25

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

Data from

90 students

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

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.

After 1 year on the course: Mathematical sciences

Data for entrants in 2023-24

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

Data from

35 students.

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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.

After 1 year on the course: Mathematics

Data for entrants in 2023-24

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

Data from

35 students.

87% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

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.

After 1 year on the course: Computer science

Data for entrants in 2023-24

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

Data from

160 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Please note that the earnings figures given are nominal — they show the amount of cash someone got paid in the stated timeframe, without accounting for inflation.
  • Read more about earnings

Median earnings for all full-time Computer science courses

For graduates from University of Plymouth

After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £34,000

Data from

15 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £36,000

Data from

230 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,000

Typical range: £27,500 - £52,000

Data from

230 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Computer science graduates in:

After 15 months

£33,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £40,000

Data from

6270 people.

95% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of Plymouth are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£29,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £39,500

Data from

11320 people.

98% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of Plymouth are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£37,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,500 - £53,500

Data from

11700 people.

98% of UK-resident Computer science graduates from University of Plymouth are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Median earnings for all full-time Mathematics courses

For graduates from University of Plymouth

After 15 months

No data available

This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £31,500

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £40,000

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Mathematics graduates in:

After 15 months

No data available

After 3 years

£30,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,500 - £40,000

Data from

7595 people.

99% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from University of Plymouth are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£40,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £30,500 - £55,000

Data from

8140 people.

98% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from University of Plymouth are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

65% 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 Mathematical sciences.

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 2023-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked).

65% 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 2023-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (60% 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 Computer science.

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 2023-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematical sciences over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

65% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Finance Professionals
  • 20% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

35% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 5% Animal care and control services
  • 5% Administrative occupations

0% 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 Mathematics over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Finance Professionals
  • 20% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

35% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 5% Animal care and control services
  • 5% Administrative occupations

0% 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 Computer science.

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 2023-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 50% Information Technology Professionals
  • 20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

10% In other work

  • 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

10% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

  • Here you will find the percentages of graduates who, at 15 months after graduation, agreed that what they learned on their course was useful for what they were currently doing, that they found their work meaningful, and that their work fits with their future plans.
  • Read more about Graduate Perceptions

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematical sciences over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematics over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Computer science.

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 2023-24

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked)

80% Usefulness

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

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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