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MSc Data Science

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc September full-time: 1 year January full-time: 18 months

Course Description

This postgraduate Masters course is uniquely designed for both computing and non-computing graduates wishing to pursue a career in data science community.

Data science is at the intersection of the fields of computer science, statistics, and design. In a rapidly evolving world, new types of big data are emerging from mobile devices, sensors, instruments, transactional systems, web logs, social media, the cloud and other sources. Businesses are accumulating big data at a rate that often exceeds their capacity to extract value from it.

Entry Requirements

  • 2:2 UK honours first degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; or
  • A Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject and a minimum of three years relevant professional experience; or
  • We recognise that many people have a wealth of valuable skills and knowledge they’ve developed at work or through training. If candidates have the potential to succeed in postgraduate or post-experience studies we’ll consider their application on its individual merit. Applications may be considered where candidates demonstrate a combination of educational qualifications and work experience.
  • We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5.

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Module Details

  • Research methods and professional issues
  • Future internet technologies
  • Statistical analysis and modelling
  • Business intelligence
  • Data management
  • Machine learning
  • Data mining and analysis
  • MSc thesis

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