BSc (Hons) in Data Science (Top-up)

An 18-month part-time Cardiff Metropolitan University data science top-up covering analytics, visualisation and computational intelligence.

ICBT

Awarded by

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Next intake: May 2027
LevelTop-up
Duration1.5 Years
Study modepart-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

This part-time top-up leads to a BSc (Hons) in Data Science from Cardiff Metropolitan University and runs for 18 months at ICBT Campus in Colombo and Kandy, with intakes in May and November. It teaches students to collect, process and present large datasets, using tools that suit problems in sectors such as finance and healthcare. A bridging programme covers blockchain fundamentals and data visualisation and storytelling. The Level 6 modules are professional and ethical issues in IT, data visualisation grammar and idioms, analytics and business intelligence, computational intelligence and a computer science dissertation project.

Modules

7 modules
Professional & Ethical Issues in IT
Data Visualisation Grammar and Idioms
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Computational Intelligence
Computer Science Dissertation Project

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Prior Qualification
  • Higher Diploma in Software Engineering or an equivalent (NVQ Level 6 / UK Level 5).
  • Any other equivalent qualification is considered case by case.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

top-up

Duration

1.5 Years ยท part-time

Location

Colombo, Kandy

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputing

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