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Bachelor of Science with Honours [BSc (Hons)] Data Science Programme

Course Specification: Core Award Data

Course Specification: Student Learning Experience

 

  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 1   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS1009   Business Perspectives 15 SCQF 7   A
  CM1112   Introduction to Programming 15 SCQF 7   A B
  CM1119   Problem Solving and Maths 15 SCQF 7   A B
  CM1122   AI, Data And Society 15 SCQF 7   A B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:B
  CM1108   Creative Design 15 SCQF 7  
  CM1109   Exploring Computing Devices 15 SCQF 7  
  CM1131   Cyber Security Fundamentals 15 SCQF 7  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 1   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS1005   Sustainable Business 15 SCQF 7   A
  CM1120   Database Systems 15 SCQF 7   A B
  CM1121   Web UX 15 SCQF 7   A B
  CM1123   Data Analysis 15 SCQF 7   A B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:B
  CM1113   Software Design and Development 15 SCQF 7  
  CM1116   Visual Development Fundamentals 15 SCQF 7  
  CM1132   Computing Network Fundamentals 15 SCQF 7  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science
 
    Total for Stage: 120    
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 2   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS2293   Business Ideas And Opportunities 15 SCQF 8   A
  CM2104   Dynamic Web Development 30 SCQF 8   B
  CM2112   Real World Projects and Professional Skills 15 SCQF 8   A B
  CM2137   Data Mining 15 SCQF 8   A B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
  CM2104   Dynamic Web Development 30 SCQF 8  
  CM2115   Advanced Software Design And Development 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2119   Experimental Game Mechanics 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2120   Game Design and Gameplay 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2125   2D Animation Fundamentals 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2133   Social & Human Factors In Cyber Security 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2134   Operating Systems & Virtualisation Security 15 SCQF 8  
  Note: Route totals are not equal ->   Totals for Semester:   Route A: 45
Route B: 60
 
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 2   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS2916   Managing Projects 15 SCQF 8   A
  CM2104   Dynamic Web Development 30 SCQF 8   B
  CM2124   Research Methods 15 SCQF 8   A B
  CM2138   Business Intelligence 15 SCQF 8   A B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:A Rt:B
  CM2116   Data Structures and Algorithms 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2121   3D Reconstructive Techniques 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2122   Quality Assurance for Games 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2123   Programming for Video Games 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2126   2D Animation Production 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2135   Securing Networks 15 SCQF 8  
  CM2136   Cryptography 15 SCQF 8  
  Note: Route totals are not equal ->   Totals for Semester:   Route A: 60
Route B: 75
 
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 2   Semester 3 CREDITS LEVEL  
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  This Semester provides an additional option for students, which is not required to progress to the next Stage and the credits accumulated do not contribute to the award total
  CM2106   Year-long Industrial Placement 90 SCQF 8  
  CM2117   Short Industrial Placement 30 SCQF 8  
  CM2118   Study Abroad 30 SCQF 8  
    Total for Semester:   90  
 
    Total for Stage: 225    
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 3   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS4256   Labour Market Economics 15 SCQF 10   A
  CM3130   Interdisciplinary Team Project 15 SCQF 9   A B
  CM3151   Machine Learning 15 SCQF 9   A B
  CM4125   Data Visualisation 15 SCQF 10   B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:A Rt:B
  CM3112   3D Modelling 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3113   Concurrent Programming 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3128   Design Principles in Composition 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3137   Gamification Practices 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3140   Web And Mobile Development In Practice 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3144   Information Risk & Security Management 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3146   Ethical Hacking 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3147   Native Mobile Apps 15 SCQF 9  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 3   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS4411   Leadership 15 SCQF 10   A
  CM3141   Pirates of the SoC 15 SCQF 9   A B
  CM3152   Artificial Intelligence for Problem Solving 15 SCQF 9   B
  CM3153   Big Data Systems 15 SCQF 9   A B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:A Rt:B
  CM3136   3D Animation 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3138   Hybrid Apps 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3139   Visual Communication 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3142   Internet of Things 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3145   Web & Mobile Security 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3148   Software Security & Malware Analysis 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3149   Audio and Visual Production 15 SCQF 9  
  CM3150   Immersive Technology 15 SCQF 9  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science
 
    Total for Stage: 120    
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 4   Semester 1 CREDITS LEVEL  
  BS4104   Business Strategy 15 SCQF 10   A
  BS4329   Business and Innovation 15 SCQF 10   A
  CM4107   Advanced Artificial Intelligence 15 SCQF 10   B
  CM4125   Data Visualisation 15 SCQF 10   A
  CM4140   Optimisation 15 SCQF 10   B
  CM4144   Information Retrieval 15 SCQF 10   B
  Choose 1 option module from the following group:
  
Rt:A Rt:B
  CM4106   Languages and Compilers 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4110   Human Computer Interaction 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4114   Games Development 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4126   Computer Vision 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4132   Advanced Mobile Development 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4133   Cloud AI 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4136   Visual Effects 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4137   AI for Games 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4141   Digital Forensics and Analysis 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4142   Security Operations & Incident Management 15 SCQF 10  
  CM4143   AI & Cyber Security 15 SCQF 10  
    Total for Semester:   60  
Route A - Data Science with Business Management
Route B - Data Science with Artificial Intelligence
 
  Blended Learning Full-Time
  Stage 4   Semester 2 CREDITS LEVEL  
  CM4134   Capstone Project 60 SCQF 10  
    Total for Semester:   60  
 
    Total for Stage: 120    
 
 

 

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