Study Data Science at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in the UK, Statistics

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our BSc Data Science brings together the study of data science, machine learning, statistics and mathematics – with an emphasis on their real-world applications and impact on economics and society.The programme has a strong mathematical focus. You’ll learn about the properties of data, how to extract insights from data, and how to report the results. As you progress, you’ll build your understanding of classical and modern data analytics techniques, modelling, statistical machine learning, and AI. You’ll learn how to carry out typical workflows in data analytics, make inferences based on statistical data and become proficient in computer programming for data science.Data scientists are in high demand in the private and public sectors. By the time you graduate, you’ll have all the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to progress to a career in areas such as banking, financial services and healthcare.Graduate destinations:Graduates from the programme will be prepared for further study, or for professional and managerial careers, particularly in areas requiring the application of quantitative skills.

Which department am I in?

Statistics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£.00 (US$ 0) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Application deadline

Expected January 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

London School of Economics and Political Science - University of London

Houghton Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC2A 2AE, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£32,100.00 (US$ 41,455) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Houghton Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC2A 2AE, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

For GCSEs, youll need a strong pre-16 academic profile such as several GCSE grades of A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). We also ask for a good set of GCSE grades or equivalent across a broad range of subjects, with a minimum of grade B (or 6) in GCSE English and Mathematics.
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics. Where it's offered by your school or college, AS- or A-level Further Mathematics is expected to be taken and a grade A achieved. We also consider your AS grades, if available.
IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in "Mathematics: analysis and approaches"

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