Data Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at London Metropolitan University - QA Higher Education, UK

Data Science (including foundation year) – BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

This four-year BSc (Hons) Data Science (including Foundation Year) programme is the perfect starting point for those who want to enter the fascinating field of Data Science. In particular, this course is designed for those who want to explore exciting areas such as Data Engineering, Analytics, Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Data Visualisation, but do not meet the traditional entry requirements for the 3-year undergraduate degree. The foundation year element of this course will enable you to build your confidence, gain essential academic and problem-solving skills, and provide you with the opportunity to study key areas in Data Science such as programming, mathematics and fundamentals to computing. Once you have this foundational knowledge, you will then be fully prepared to progress onto Year 1 and study more technical modules such as Data Programming and Data Analytics. With rising challenges of data growth, cyber threats and cloud scalability, UK employers are fiercely competing for tech talent (Opus Talent Solutions, 2025). This foundation degree will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to take advantage of this and prepare you for a successful career in this fascinating field.

Which department am I in?

London Metropolitan University - QA Higher Education

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date

August 2026

Venue

London City Campus

St James House,

10 Rosebery Avenue,

London,

Greater London,

EC1R 4TF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Manchester Campus

Saint James Buildings,

61 – 95 Oxford St,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M1 6FQ, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

32 UCAS points, or at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, g. BTEC/Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma). GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, e.g Functional Skills at Level 2). Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education Maths test. GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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