COURSE SPECIFICATION

Course Aim and Title BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate awards available - BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- DipHE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- CertHE Computing
Teaching Institution(s) UEL (on campus)
Alternative Teaching N/A
Institutions
UEL Academic School School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
UCAS code
Professional Body None
Accreditation
Relevant QAA Benchmark Computing (2019)
statements
Additional Versions of This BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with
Course Foundation Year

BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with

Placement Year
Date specification last up- October 2020
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Course Aims and Learning Outcomes

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical skills of Data

Science and Artificial Intelligence relevant to the specification, design,
implementation and evaluation of information processing systems;
• Critically evaluate the management, economic, legal, social, professional and
ethical dimensions of data-intensive systems and technologies;
• Develop the necessary study skills and knowledge to pursue further study
• Develop the professional skills necessary for a career in the IT industry
• Develop communication skills, initiative, professionalism and the ability to
work independently as well as with others.
What you will learn

Knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and
principles of data science and artificial intelligence technology.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary tools and technologies to
produce solutions relevant to the domain of data science/artificial intelligence.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a professional working within the
computing profession.
• Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial
considerations that impact on the computer/data science solutions.

Thinking skills
• Demonstrate independent thought in the study of data science and artificial
intelligence.
• Analyse, interpret, synthesise and evaluate information.
• Identify, select, design and apply appropriate design methods to the solution
of problems.
• Evaluate resource requirements of alternative solutions.

Subject-Based Practical skills

• Retrieve, select and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
• Specify the requirements and practical constraints of data science/artificial
intelligence solutions considering a wide range of aspects including legal,
ethical and social issues.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate the progress of an IT project.

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Structure and communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing,
• Learn independently in complicated contexts,
• Work professionally as an individual to develop creative solutions to problems,
• Work professionally in teams to develop creative solutions to problems.

Learning and Teaching

Learning environment

Knowledge is developed through

• Exploiting opportunities created by technology innovations
• Designing and managing enterprise systems
• Identifying and evaluating solutions and sourcing alternatives
• Understanding, managing and controlling IT risks

Thinking skills are developed through

• Problem solving
• Evaluation and critical analysis
• Self-appraisal and review of personal practice

Subject-Based Practical skills are developed through

• Managing and securing data and infrastructure
• Managing IT projects
• Preparation of essays, reports and presentations and production of a major
self-directed project

Skills for life and work (general skills) skills are developed through
• Communication skills
• Learning and working both independently and in groups.

Assessment

Knowledge is assessed by
• examinations (in-class and at end of year)
• case study analysis
• portfolio collation
• individual/group reports
• group assessments
• presentations

Thinking skills are assessed by

• all assessment tasks set, particularly those requiring critical evaluation
• self-appraisal of performance
• use of appropriate problem-solving skills

Practical skills are assessed by

• assessment tasks requiring use of general and specialised IT applications
• demonstration of projects/tasks
• use of equipment in practicals and presentations

Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by

• evidence of group and team working
• ability to work to time constraints
Work or Study Placements
On our sandwich courses, you have the option to undertake a year-long
industrial placement between L5 and L6. This placement is normally paid
but securing a placement is a competitive process and cannot be
guaranteed. The university has long standing links with a large number of
well-known employers who can provide you with worthwhile work
experience. You may be offered permanent employment by their placement
organisation when you graduate. In addition to enhancing employment
prospects, the placement provides a valuable learning experience, the
results of which feed into your final year of study.
It is ultimately your responsibility to secure a placement. If you are unable to secure
a placement, you will be transferred back to the course without the placement
component.
In addition to the optional, yearlong placement, you will complete a work-based
learning module in the second term of L5. During this module, you will undertake 70
hours of work-based learning which will provide you with opportunities to apply many
of the skills and the knowledge acquired during the first half of your degree course.
Course Structure
Introduction
All courses are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study
that is needed.

One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you
do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study).

Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:

• 3 equivalent in standard to GCE ‘A’ level and is intended to prepare

students for year one of an undergraduate degree course
• 4 equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate
degree course
• 5 equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time
undergraduate degree course
• 6 equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate
degree course
• 7 equivalent in standard to a Masters degree

Courses are made up of modules that are each credit weighted.

The module structure of this course:

Available
Credit by
Module Core/Option
Level Module Title Weighting Distance
Code Learning?
Y/N
4 Information Core N
Systems
CN4000 20
Modelling and
Design
4 Software Core N
CN4001 20
Development

4 Web Core N
CN4003 20
Technologies

4 Maths for Core N

CN4004 20
Computing

4 Computer Core N
CN4002 Systems and 20
Networks
 4 Mental Wealth; Core N
Professional Life
CN4005 20
1 (IT Project
Pitching)
Database N
5 CN5000 20 Core
Systems

Data Structures & N

5 CN5005 20 Core
Algorithms

Artificial N
5 CN5022 20 Core
Intelligence

Mental Wealth; N
Professional Life
5 CN5009 20 Core
2 (Computing in
Practice)
Business N
5 CN5001 Intelligence 20 Core
Analysis

Programming for N
5 CN5021 20 Core
Data Science

N
P CN5007 Placement 120 Option

6 Big Data 20 Core N

CN6022 Infrastructure &
Manipulation
Project N
6 CN6004 20 Core
Management
Mental Wealth; N
6 CN6000 Professional Life 20 Core
3 (Project)
Enterprise N
6 CN6001 Architecture and 20 Core
Cloud Computing
N
Advanced Topics
6 CN6021 in Data Science 40 Core
and AI

*Please Note – A core module for a course is a module which you must have passed
(i.e. been awarded credit) in order to achieve the relevant named award. An optional
module for a course is a module selected from a range of modules available on the
course.
The overall credit-rating of this course is 360 credits. If for some reason you are unable
to achieve this number of credits, you may be entitled to an intermediate award, the
level of the award will depend on the amount of credits you have accumulated. You
can read the University Student Policies and Regulations on the UEL website.
Typical duration

The expected duration of this course is three (3) years full-time or 4.5 years part-
time.

It is possible to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to

accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic
commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact
on the overall duration of your study period.

You cannot normally continue study on a course after 4 years of study in full time
mode unless exceptional circumstances apply and extenuation has been granted.
The limit for completion of a course in part time mode is 7 years from first enrolment.

An accelerated January start entry is available at level 4, allowing you to complete

full-time in 2.5 years.

Further Information
More information about this course is available from:
• The UEL web site (www.uel.ac.uk)
• The course handbook
• Module study guides
• UEL Manual of General Regulations (available on the UEL website)
• UEL Quality Manual (available on the UEL website)
• School web pages available on the UEL website)

All UEL courses are subject to thorough course approval procedures before we allow
them to commence. We also constantly monitor, review and enhance our courses by
listening to student and employer views and the views of external examiners and
advisors.

Additional Costs

No additional costs are anticipated.

Alternative Locations of Delivery