Bachelor in Data Science and Visualisation

Tuition costs 19,000 GBP per year. Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Apr 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Data Science and Visualisation Hons at Bangor University is a 3-year program for students who want to learn about data and visualization. This degree helps students become a key part of the data-driven economy. Students learn to unlock hidden messages from data and communicate them effectively.

The curriculum focuses on learning to 'Speak Data' and 'Speak Sense', giving students the power to interpret and communicate data insights. The program covers various modules, which are subject to change, but can be found on the Data Science and Visualisation BSc (Hons) Modules page. Students develop skills in data analysis, visualization, and communication.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Data Scientists, Data Visualisation Specialists, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, or Quantitative Analysts. They can work in industries such as finance, healthcare, or technology, and can be employed by companies like Tableau, SAS, or Accenture.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.