Bsc %28honours%29 data science in Open university

Data plays a vital role in almost all private and public sector employment. The need to understand how to use data to inform decision making has never been more important. This degree equips you with the skills to explore and analyse complex data sets. And to solve practical problems using applied mathematics, statistics and computing. You'll gain a good grounding in mathematical and statistical methods, which provide the foundation for data analysis. You'll learn relevant computing skills, including programming, elements of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and gain experience of using statistical software.Develop familiarity with mathematical, statistical and computational data modelling techniques.Build your expertise in a range of software, including the widely used Python and R languages.Gain experience in communicating and critically commenting on data analysis results.Increase your employability -- data scientists are highly sought after in a wide range of sectors.

There is no formal pre-requisite study, but you must have the required mathematical skills to study the compulsory module Essential mathematics 1 (MST124), including:algebraic manipulation and solving equations,quadratics and parabolas,geometry and trigonometry,exponentials and logarithms.

some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree):applied mathematician,business analyst,business manager,chief data officer,computer scientist,data analyst,data architect,data engineer,data scientist,information manager,machine learning application developer,marketing and commerce practitioner,statistician

9th Sep