BSc (Hons) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
Programme Overview
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Awarded by University of Stirling)
- Duration: 3 years (Full-time)
- Location: BUV Campus, Ecopark, Hanoi
- Timetable: Students’ timetable will be sent to BUV students’ emails prior to the commencement date of each semester
Leverage cutting-edge technologies, such as Python and NoSQL
Study a practical and innovative programme
Become trailblazers in innovative technologies
Acquire skills to excel in professional contexts
- A programme about technology: The BSc. (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is a taught bachelor’s degree which covers data science technology, advanced analytics and deep learning approaches, as well as utilising industrial and scientific applications with a hands-on approach.
- A curriculum based on practicality: Students will develop an awareness of technological issues in professional settings, such as privacy, security, and communicating about technology with audiences from non-tech backgrounds. Students can expect to acquire competitive advantages and employment opportunities, thanks to the focus on practical in-demand expertise within the curriculum.
- Learn to innovate systems and your own capabilities: Aside from core technologically scientific and computer-centric concepts, the programme also provides students with tools for personal innovation, such as problem solving, reflective and critical thinking, and the ability to identify opportunities.
- Study technology to create technologies: Upon learning the fundamentals of using systems for data manipulation and analysis, students will then be able to apply the acquired skills and knowledge to develop new technologies and processes.
Course Structure 
Year 1
Year 1 Introduction to Computing Science
Discrete Structures
Scripting for Data Science
Programming and User Interface Design
Introduction to Data Science
Practical Statistics
Year 2 
Year 3 For the dissertation, students will independently undertake the systematic development of a software application of their choice.
Programme Outcomes
Problem-solving skills
Technical capabilities
- Machine learning and data analytics tools
- Coding using Python and Java
- Large-scale computing over a cluster, SQL and NoSQL Databases
Technological communication
Adaptation
Technological sensitivities
Global perspectives
Inclusiveness
Professional ethics
Employability
Students who study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence will place themselves at the forefront of a thriving sector which has seen huge recent demand for data scientists. Some of the employment routes students may take include, but are not limited to:
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Strategist
With the advantage of practical training, real-world knowledge and internship opportunities from an early stage, graduates can gain traction to gradually rise towards senior roles in aforementioned routes.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Aged 17 or over. One of the following qualifications:
- Vietnamese High School Diploma and Pathway to Stirling University Programme
- Pass 2 subjects at Advanced GCE (A-Level)
- An access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
- An award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
- An award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at 4 points
English Language Requirements
One of the following:
- An accepted proficiency test within the last 2 years:
- IELTS (non UKVI): 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or
- TOEFL IBT: Listening: 17; Speaking: 20; Reading: 18; Writing: 17
- A proficiency test within the last 5 years
- International Baccalaureate (taught in English) Pass in English B at Standard Level grade 5 or High Level grade 4; or
- IGCSE English: IGCSE English as a first or second language: Grade C; or
- Cambridge International English GCE O-Level/GCSE: English Language grade A – C
Fees & Financial Aid
Fees
Tuition fee information for students enrolling from January 2024:
| Tuition Fee | Other Fees* | Total Fee | |
| Pathway Programme | VND 83,840,000 | VND 14,690,000 | VND 98,530,000 |
| Degree | VND 756,558,000 | VND 189,600,000 | VND 946,158,000 |
* Other fees include Education Resource Fee and Student Affairs Fee
Tuition Fee & Fee Policy
Scholarships & Financial Aid
The British University Vietnam (BUV) scholarship fund was established in 2018 with the goal of giving students the opportunity to study UK undergraduate and graduate programmes in an international learning environment. With an aim to improve and increase accessibility to high-quality education, BUV has officially launched the fund valued at 87 billion VND in 2024 with hundreds of scholarships and financial aid made available.
You can visit our Scholarship page to find out more and check your eligibility.
