BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Data Science

Data is one of the world’s most valuable resources, driving innovation, informed decision-making, and digital transformation across every industry. From healthcare and finance to retail, government, and smart cities, organisations rely on data to understand trends, solve complex problems, and create more intelligent products and services.

This degree from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, delivered in Qatar at Oryx University, provides students with a strong foundation in computer science while developing specialised knowledge across the fields driving Data Science today, including machine learning, predictive analytics and big data engineering. Throughout the programme, students build practical expertise across the core domains of modern data science: programming in Python, R and SQL; algorithms and data structures; database and data warehouse systems; statistical modelling and predictive analytics; machine learning and deep learning; data engineering and pipeline design; big data and distributed processing; cloud data platforms; data visualisation and business intelligence; and data ethics, privacy and governance.

Designed with industry relevance in mind, the programme combines academic knowledge with practical application, enabling graduates to collect, analyse, interpret, and communicate complex data to support informed decision-making and solve real-world challenges. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and technical expertise to build data-driven solutions and pursue careers across a wide range of industries where data is transforming the future.

Qatari Qualifications

• Qatari General Secondary Education Certificate (Al-Thanawiyya Al-Amma) 60% or above

• Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (no single element less than 4.5) or recognised equivalent English language proficiency (eg. TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced, PTE etc.)

Students who have completed bridging programmes will also be considered.

IGCSE & AS Level

• Minimum 5 IGCSE passes (including grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language)

• Minimum of 2 AS Levels (grade D or above)

Other qualifications

Other equivalent secondary education qualifications will be considered.

Students with A Levels, Qatar Associate Degree, a Foundation qualification or other qualifications that could be equivalent may be accepted for advanced entry into year 2 (level 4) of the 4-year degree.

Additionally, the OU Admissions department may request the student to undertake an entry assessment to determine eligibility to the programme.