University of Bath is one of the best university in UK for Data Science with good ranking. The curriculum provided by the university is really good which covers almost every topic in data science. The deep learning and reinforcement learning modules would be very helpful and not included in most of the other universities. The course had 2years of course including placement which I thought would be beneficial for getting job in new country.
Course Curriculum
The course curriculum provided by University of Bath is excellent. The course includes all major topic in Data Science like Data preprocessing, Machine learning, Statistics, Deep learning, Bayesian Machine learning and reinforcement learning. All these modules are up to date for industrial exposure and the assignments provided by the faculties will help real time problems in industry. There are plenty of research opportunities as well. Assignments are designed such a way that it will allow you to do lots of research, learn new things and prepare you for doing dissteration.
Exams
The admission required IELTS score taken within 2years with minimum score of 7.
Placement
The university helps in job applications and preparation of interviews. There will be career fair once or twice a year where you can get to know the company and apply for placements. Average salary for data scientist for placement can be £18,000 per annum and for graduate jobs £27,000-£30,000 per annum.
Internship
My course included 1year of internship and I am doing internship as Data Scientist at Alatas UK in Bristol.
Fees
I have 2 years of course. The tuition fees for first year was £23,100 in 2020 and for second year, it was £6,352 in 2021. Note that fees increases 5% per year.
Scholarship
I got Academic Excellence scholarship from University of Bath which was £5,000. I had to write two essay for the scholarship.
Faculty
The faculties are great. They are very approachable and knowledgeable. They would make concepts crystal clear. There will be 2 faculties for each modules and 6 to 7 teaching assistant for 50 students in a class. The teaching assistant would also help to learn any concepts or help in coursework.
Campus Life
Campus life is excellent in university. There are lots of extracurricular activities happening inside the campus throughout the year. There are gym, fitness center, a big swimming pool, badminton court, etc. The university also provides lot's of part time job opportunities for students in campus. There is a big library with 5 floors and you can study whole day in it. Faculties also provide research opportunities in campus as part time job.
Hostel
I was living in private accomodation. It was shared house with private rooms. My accomodation cost was £5,500 per year.
