BSc Data Science and Business Analytics

Duration

3 year

Awarding Body

University of London

Academic Direction

LSE, UCL, Queen Mary University of London, SOAS University of London and King's College London

Delivery

Full-time/Physical

Intake

March/July/Sep

Programme Overview

BSc Data Science and Business Analytics: You’ll study units such as programming for data science, machine learning, statistics, and abstract mathematics. This programme equips you with the skills to analyse large datasets, extract meaningful insights, and make data-driven decisions. Career prospects include data scientist, business analyst, data engineer, and business intelligence analyst

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Entry Requirements

  • Applicant must hold at least 5 A – C grades at Ordinary Level, and 3 A – E grades at Advanced Level or equivalent
  • This should include Ordinary Level Mathematics grade C or equivalent
  • Mathematics at the Advanced Level is compulsory
  • Pass the internal Admission Test and interview

Programme Structure & Course Modules

First Year Course Units

  • EC1002 Introduction to Economics
  • MT1174 Calculus OR MT1186 Mathematical Methods
  • MT1173 Linear Algebra OR MN1178 Business and Management in a global context
  • ST1215 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics

Second Year Course Units

  • ST2195 Programming for Data Science
  • ST2187 Business Analytics, Applied Modelling and Prediction
  • ST2133 Advanced Statistics: Distribution Theory AND ST2134 Advanced Statistics: Statistical Inference
  • EC2020 Elements of Econometrics OR MT2116 Abstract Mathematics OR IS2184 Inform

Third Year Course Units

  • Any 300 level EC, MN, MT or ST course from the Recommended optional courses
  • ST3188 Statistical Methods for Market Research
  • ST3189 Machine Learning
  • Any course from the Recommended optional courses

Recommended optional courses

  • EM3000 Dissertation
  • MN3141 Marketing Management
  • MN3194 Entrepreneurship
  • IS2184 Information Systems Management
  • IS3167 Management and Innovation in E-business
  • MN2032 Management Science Methods
  • MT2176 Further calculus (half course) and MT2175 Further Linear Algebra (half course)

Graduate entry route comprises 9 full courses (or equivalent)

Career Opportunities

  • Data scientist/Data engineer/ Data analyst
  • Artificial Intelligence application developer
  • Algorithm specialist
  • Big data engineer
  • Machine learning scientist/ Machine learning engineer
  • Business intelligence developer
  • Research scientist
  • Security analyst

*This list is non-exhaustive

FAQ

What is the ranking of the University of London (UoL)?

Since the University of London is a consortium – as association of many Universities, you need to look at the rankings of individual universities if you are looking for the ranking of UoL. The rankings for each of the Universities provide a good measure of the kind of degree you are embarking upon, its recognistion, capabilities of graduates and alumni as well as the up-to-date curriculum etc.

 

If the student has a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (acceptable to UoL), one year exemption is given, that is, 3 modules are exempted as follows: 

  • UoL encourages Graduate Entry students to pace themselves when following this route – ideally 3 years (3 modules per year = 9 modules). 
  • A two-year pathway is retained for GE students who pass all four modules in their first year of study and at the first attempt in the May/June assessments. In case a student fails at least one module in their first attempt. the degree gets extended to 3 years. 
 
No exemptions are currently provided for any other professional qualifications other than for a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Changes to the vocational stage of training for solicitors and barristers have been introduced. The following websites should be consulted for updates: The Law Society – https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/career-advice/becoming-a-solicitor/

Solicitors Regulations Authority – https://www.sra.org.uk/

You will find most of the details in the RIC website, the RIC prospectus as well as in the prospectus of the University of London as well:

You need to complete the examinations that will be held by the Sri Lanka Law College. Further information can be found in this Gazette Notification found in the Sri Lanka Law College website. If you need further clarifications, you can contact the Chief Academic Coordinator – LLB at RIC. ([email protected]) 

Sri Lanka Law College – http://www.sllc.ac.lk/