Data Science with Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time including foundation year
- 22/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Course summary
his course has been developed in collaboration with industry, using current methods, platforms, software and data, to ensure you are fully prepared for the workplace upon graduation
You will develop fundamental mathematical and computational techniques via a mixture of individual and group learning
This degree will support you in becoming an outstanding, dynamic problem solver with an excellent technical skillset, preparing you for a fantastic array of professions that require the technical expertise of a data scientist
Taught by active researchers, this course covers the core areas of mathematics and data science while introducing you to applications and social contexts
Research projects in each academic year will allow you to develop independent research and project management skills in an area of interest, using real world datasets and guided by an academic supervisor
This programme has a Foundation year
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- 22/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GG20
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation, 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- GG20
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
In support of the university’s Access and Participation Plan this course is only open to UK domiciled students who meet our contextual offer eligibility criteria and who may not have met the entry requirements for first year entry or have not been able to take A level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma. Students can check their eligibility on our contextual offer website https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/entryrequirements/contextual/
English language requirements
For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Contextual admissions
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Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £29800 | Year 1 |
| International | £29800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/
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