What you will study

17 modules published

Across 4 years of study.

How does study run?

3 lines through 4 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Data and computing

Introduction to Programming and Discrete Structures (COM)

Computational Problem Solving (COM)

Data Modelling for Databases (COM)

Programming, Algorithms, and Data Structures (COM)Database Systems (COM)

Artificial Intelligence (COM)Data Science Development Exercise (COM)Operating Systems and Networks (COM)

Computer Systems Security (COM)Data Mining and Visualisation (COM)Responsible Computing (COM)

Machine Learning and Neural Networks (COM)Principles of Data Science (COM)

Specialist subjects

From Silicon to C (COM)

Accessibility and Usability (COM)

Projects and labs

Team Software Project (COM)

Data Science Project (COM)

Year 1 · 2 modules

Introduction to Programming and Discrete Structures (COM)

Computational Problem Solving (COM)

Year 2 · 3 modules

From Silicon to C (COM)

Data Modelling for Databases (COM)

Team Software Project (COM)

Year 3 · 6 modules

Programming, Algorithms, and Data Structures (COM)

Database Systems (COM)

Accessibility and Usability (COM)

Artificial Intelligence (COM)

Data Science Development Exercise (COM)

Operating Systems and Networks (COM)

Year 4 · 6 modules

Computer Systems Security (COM)

Data Mining and Visualisation (COM)

Responsible Computing (COM)

Machine Learning and Neural Networks (COM)

Principles of Data Science (COM)

Data Science Project (COM)

How does the focus shift?

Data and computing all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Specialist subjects
Data and computing
Projects and labs

What are all the subjects?

All 17 modules

Year 1 · 2 modules · all core · 60 UK CATS

Module	UK CATS
· Semester B	30
· Semester A	30

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 3 modules · all core · 60 UK CATS

Module	UK CATS
· Semester B	15
· Semester A	30
· Semester B	15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 6 modules · all core

Module	UK CATS
· Semester A	30
· Semester A	15
· Semester A	15
· Semester B	15
· Semester B	30
· Semester B	15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 4 · 6 modules · all core

Module	UK CATS
· Semester A	15
· Semester A	30
· Semester A	15
· Semester B	15
· Semester B	15
· Semester B	30

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts

LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred

QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠

Credits360 UK CATS · Fheq level: 6⁠

Study mode

ModePart time⁠

Delivery

On campus⁠
Online⁠

CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠

How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More projects and labs than 3 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBSc (Hons) Computer Science (Applied Data Science) (Online)

Hertfordshire

17

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

West London

17

Computer Science (Games), BSc Hons

Greenwich

18

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

West London

21

BSc (Hons) Information Technology (top-up)

Hertfordshire

13

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Online)

Hertfordshire

18

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

West London

30

Specialist subjects
Data and computing
Business and management
Languages and communication
Projects and labs
Internship
Free electives

Is this a typical programme?

Less data and computing than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects

12% here

6% typical

Less here than typical

Data and computing

77% here

80% typical

About the same as typical: projects and labs, business and management.

What is only here?

4 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Data and computing

3

Data Mining and Visualisation (COM)
Machine Learning and Neural Networks (COM)
Principles of Data Science (COM)

Projects and labs

1

Data Science Project (COM)

Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?

City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021

HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠

RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠

FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠

FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠

SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £7,560 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £7,560 first year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2026/27£7,560

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Application feeLiving costs

Every fee as the institution publishes it (6)

Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Tuition	EU citizens	2026/27	£7,560 / year ≈ €9,058
Tuition	International students	2026/27	£7,560 / year ≈ €9,058
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£7,560 / year ≈ €9,058
Tuition	EU citizens	2026/27	£945 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,132
Tuition	International students	2026/27	£945 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,132
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£945 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,132

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 30 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €9,058

Costs more than 6 of 29 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €9,058 and €21,531.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 30, cheapest first

Applied Computer Science (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)	2026/27	≈ €2,694
Economic Data Science (Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze)	2027/28	≈ €6,000
Grado en Communication Networks and Systems (Universitat Politècnica de València)	2026/27	≈ €6,129
Grado en Computer Science and Technology (Universitat Politècnica de València)	2026/27	≈ €6,129
Computer Science (Univerzita Karlova)	2027/28	≈ €7,500
Applied Computing (Distance Learning) (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)	2027	≈ €7,818
This programme	2026/27	≈ €9,058
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Applied Data Science) (Top Up) (Online) (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €9,058
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Online) (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €9,058
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Top Up) (Online) (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €9,058
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Online) (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €9,058
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top Up) (Online) (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €9,058
BEng (Hons) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing and Artificial Intelligence (Top Up) (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security and Networks) (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (top-up) (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Data Science (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Digital Technologies for Animation, Games & Immersion (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (top-up) (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Computer Science (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
Computer Science (BSc) with an Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (Webster Vienna Private University)	2026/27	≈ €24,068
Bachelor in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €27,300
Bachelor in Data and Business Analytics (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €27,300
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €34,020
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Data and Business Analytics (IE University)	2027/28	≈ €34,020

And the whole degree?

≈ £45,360

Tuition only.

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 23 Jan 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?

Next up23 Jan 2027Programme starts

Then26 Sep 2027Programme starts

Then23 Jan 2028Programme starts

Every date (3 dates)

Jan 2027

23 Jan 2027 Programme starts

Sep 2027

26 Sep 2027 Programme starts

Jan 2028

23 Jan 2028 Programme starts

Is my language good enough?

English requirement6.0 IELTS overall

What are the steps?

1
Check you qualify
Text: - Our online degrees are based on their on-campus equivalents with the same academic quality standards⁠
+4 more
- Text: This data science online degree is based on our BSc Computer Science course that runs on campus, with the same academic standards, processes and worldwide award recognition. As the course is delivered online, you do not need to attend timetabled sessions: the course is designed to fit around your schedule, giving you flexibility in when and where you study.⁠
- Text: We will get you ready to stand out in the graduate job market. This data science online degree is specifically designed to ensure you leave with the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career. You will benefit from CV-boosting opportunities that further enhance your employability.⁠
- Btec: DDM · Offer: 120 · A level: BBB · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
- Offer: A level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
2
Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
3
Admission testsUnknown
4
How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
5
Where you applyUnknown
6
DocumentsUnknown
7
DeadlineUnknown
8
Start
Date: 23 Jan 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jan 2028⁠
+2 more
- Date: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
- Date: 23 Jan 2028 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jan 2029⁠

What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

	This programmeBSc (Hons) Computer Science (Applied Data Science) (Online) Hertfordshire	SimilarBSc (Hons) Cyber Security West London	SimilarComputer Science (Games), BSc Hons Greenwich
Price	£7,560 / year · 2026/27	£17,250 / year · 2027/28	£17,975 / year · 2026/27
Duration	6 years	3 years	3 years
Language	English	English	English
Next date	23 Jan 2027	Not published	Not published

1 of 6 publish a next date.

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

91% data and computing · 10% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Information Technology (top-up)

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

77% data and computing · 8% free electives

BachelorScholarshipsEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Online)

£7,560 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA ≈ €9,058

72% data and computing · 11% projects and labs

BachelorOnlinePart-timeEnglish

Next date 20 Jan 2027

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

80% data and computing · 7% projects and labs

BachelorScholarshipsEnglish

Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

45 facts from 2 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

45facts with a quote

2official pages

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herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-computer-sci23

s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/university-of-hertfordshire-course-docs/20222

The short version

The programme, from the facts

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Applied Data Science) (Online) is a bachelor's programme in computing and data at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 6 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 17 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (77%) and projects and labs (12%).

How much does BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Applied Data Science) (Online) cost?

£7,560 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (EU citizens: £7,560; International students: £7,560; UK home students: £7,560). In euros that is ≈ €9,058.

When is the next deadline or start?

23 Jan 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

6 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 15 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values

StartDate: 23 Jan 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 Jan 2028⁠Date: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 23 Jan 2028 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 31 Jan 2029⁠

Admission · 3 with values

Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠

Prior educationText: - Our online degrees are based on their on-campus equivalents with the same academic quality standards⁠Text: This data science online degree is based on our BSc Computer Science course that runs on campus, with the same academic standards, processes and worldwide award recognition. As the course is delivered online, you do not need to attend timetabled sessions: the course is designed to fit around your schedule, giving you flexibility in when and where you study.⁠Text: We will get you ready to stand out in the graduate job market. This data science online degree is specifically designed to ensure you leave with the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career. You will benefit from CV-boosting opportunities that further enhance your employability.⁠Btec: DDM · Offer: 120 · A level: BBB · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠

Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠

Programme · 9 with values

CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠

QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠

Credits360 UK CATS · Fheq level: 6⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferredOnline⁠

Duration6 years · Online part time⁠4 years · Part time⁠

Language of instructionEnglish⁠

LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred

LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠

Study modeMode: Part time · Online part time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire