Proficiency in Data Science
Data science is a fast-moving field and skills in this area are highly sought after by employers. The skills you will gain through the Proficiency in Data Science are directly applicable to many job roles. The pathway provides you with the opportunity to about the core competencies and application of data science and how it is transforming business and society.
This pathway is open all students, from any discipline.
If you pass 60 credits of modules taken from approved lists, you may have the words ‘with Proficiency in Data Science’ added to your degree title when you graduate.
Please note: The following modules are available for 2024/25 selection, we anticipate additional options becoming available from 2025/26.
Students without A-level Mathematics should complete the following module prior to any other modules:
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Compulsory |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMM460 | Statistics and Mathematics for Business Analytics | 15 | Yes |
All students should complete the following module (15 credits):
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Compulsory |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM2015 | Introduction to Data Science | 15 | Yes |
All students should choose one of the following modules (15 credits):
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Compulsory |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM2057b | Programming with Business Analytics | 15 | No |
| COM2016b | Programming with Python | 15 | No |
Students may choose their remaining 15-30 credits from the following list:
| Code | Module Title | Credits | Compulsory |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM108 | Data Systems | 15 | No |
| ECMM422a | Machine Learning | 15 | No |
| SOCM033 | Data Goverance and Ethics | 15 | No |
| BIO2092a | Genomics and Introductory Bioinformatics | 15 | No |
| BIO3092a | Bioinformatics | 15 | No |
| HPDM096 | Health Statistics for Data Scientists | 15 | No |
aPlease note that these modules have pre-requisites
Requirements
In line with section 12 of the TQA Manual , modules taken for the ‘with Proficiency in Data Science’ pathway must be taken at two different levels and must be passed. Condoned modules will not count towards qualification for the 'with Proficiency' degree title.
Students satisfying these criteria must confirm with their Faculty in advance of final awarding, that they wish for their award title to include the ‘with Proficiency in Data Science’ wording.
112 - Award of Undergraduate Degrees 'with Proficiency in' - Teaching Quality Assurance Manual - University of Exeter [26/01/2024]
