Technology & Data
Degree
Data Scientist
Use maths, statistics and programming to find patterns in large datasets and guide decisions.
A day in the life
Clean and explore data, build predictive models, present findings to non-technical teams, and refine algorithms.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths (+ Computer Science useful)
- Data Science, Maths, Physics or Computer Science degree
- Postgraduate conversion course or graduate scheme
Typical salary
£28,000-£35,000 to £80,000+
Mid-career: £45,000-£70,000
Finance and tech sectors tend to pay at the top end.
UK employers
- GCHQ
- BBC
- BT
- Monzo
Worldwide employers
- Meta
- Netflix
- IBM
Useful route links
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UCAS course search: data science
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
ucas.com
Tech Nation jobs and talent
Specialist UK AI, machine-learning and quantum talent routes.
technation.io
UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
Search UK undergraduate physics, astrophysics and related degree options.
ucas.com
Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
Search current apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship vacancies in England.
gov.uk
Key skills
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Sources and further reading
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