BSc Honours Data Science and Informatics
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Computing, ICT & Electronics
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
Normal entry: at least 2 'A' Level passes from Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics (or recognised equivalents); five 'O' Level passes including Mathematics, an official indigenous language or approved equivalent, and any other subject deemed necessary. Special entry: Diploma in IT or equivalent.
Pathfinder cannot check this against your results automatically, so read it carefully or ask the admissions office.
About this programme
Turns data into insight. You study statistics, programming, databases and machine learning, and learn to collect, clean, analyse and visualise data to support decisions in business, health, agriculture and government. Suits curious, analytical students who enjoy numbers and patterns. Project work uses real datasets, and the skill set is in demand across finance, health, agriculture and government.
What you will study
Programming; statistics and probability; databases and data warehousing; machine learning; data visualisation; big data tools; information systems.
Further study and pathways
MSc in data science or AI; analytics roles across banks, telecoms, health and government.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
Other programmes at University of Zimbabwe
View institution- BA Honours African Heritage and Knowledge SystemsHeritage, History & Culture · A-Level entry · 4 years
- BA Honours African MusicologyArts, Media & Creative · A-Level entry · 4 years
- BA Honours Archaeological Sciences and Human DevelopmentHeritage, History & Culture · A-Level entry · 4 years
- BA Honours Conflict Peace Building and Social TransformationSocial & Development Studies · A-Level entry · 4 years
