What job can I get with a degree in Data Science?
As a graduate in Data Science, you’re going to be in high demand. As more and more businesses need to adapt to technological advances, the demand for data science skills increases. Your future career options include: Data Analyst, Data Architect, Data Scientist, Information Officer/CIO, Business Intelligence Analyst, Big Data Solutions Architect, Database Manager, Data Modeller, and more.
Plus, since lots of different industries need data science skills, you could choose to work in sectors like: Financial services, Healthcare, Technology, Marketing, Government, Military, Agriculture, Gaming, and Retail.
Studying Data Science at Northumbria doesn’t limit you to only Data Science roles, however. With the skills and knowledge gained through Computer Science modules, you may also be qualified for a wider range of careers. For example: programmer, software developer, web developer, UX professional, researcher, and more.
What skills will I develop for my future career?
You will graduate with specialist skills and knowledge in: Big Data, Data mining, Data structures, Data security, Algorithms, and more. As well as essential professional skills such as effective communication, problem solving, informational literacy, and teamwork.
Will I get work experience on my Data Science degree?
Yes. You will have the chance to take up to a year-long work placement. This will give you a real head-start in your career because you will understand how your learning applies to real-life problems that businesses face, have more confidence about working life and what it involves, and could gain valuable contacts.
Thanks to Northumbria’s excellent professional links, you will have the opportunity to apply for a placement in the public or private sector, in the UK or abroad. Previous students from across the department have been on placement with blue-chip companies such as Hewlett Packard and GlaxoSmithKline and at CERN in Geneva.
An alternative option for your third year could be study abroad. This option allows you to get a global perspective on your subject, which could pave the way for an international career in the future.