Finance: Data Science with Year Abroad - BA (Hons)

University of Exeter

This course has been developed in collaboration with industry, using current methods, platforms, software and data, to ensure you are fully prepared for the workplace upon graduationYou will develop fundamental mathematical and computational techniques via a mixture of individual and group learningThis degree will support you in becoming an outstanding, dynamic problem solver with an excellent technical skillset, preparing you for a fantastic array of professions that require the technical expertise of a data scientistTaught by active researchers, this course covers the core areas of mathematics and data science while introducing you to applications and social contexts.Research projects in each academic year will allow you to develop independent research and project management skills in an area of interest, using real world datasets and guided by an academic supervisor.In a complex and hyper-connected world, it is more important than ever to demonstrate a global outlook to employersA report by Universities UK International shows that graduates who are mobile during their degree are more likely to earn more than non-mobile peersBroaden your perspective in a way that benefits you for life: accelerating your resilience and flexibility, developing your ability to communicate across cultures, and demonstrating that you take the initiativeWe find students return from their year abroad with heightened self-confidence and an impressive work ethic.