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MSc – full time: 12 months, part time: 24 months
PGDip – full time: 8 months, part time: 24 months
PGCert – full time: 8 months, part time: up to 18 months
Data Science is revolutionising every area of science, engineering and commerce. It offers the potential for huge societal and economic benefits. The Data Science MSc was created in collaboration with a number of high profile industry leaders to address the skills shortage in data analytics. The course brings together students and industry practitioners in a setting which new technologies are developed and translated into industry practise.
Data Science is revolutionising every area of science, engineering and commerce. It offers the potential for huge societal and economic benefits. The Data Science (with Specialisation in Statistics) MSc, was created to address an industry need for statistical analysis alongside data analytics in order to interpret and extract information and value from complex data.
Through this course you’ll receive a comprehensive grounding in theory and application of data science. You’ll also develop the multi-disciplinary combination of skills in statistics and computer science. You’ll also gain the ability to apply these skills to real problems in a given application area.
Topics covered in the course include:
We have substantial expertise in data science, focusing on a wide range of application areas. This includes:
We are home to the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). We are also a partner of the Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. All our academic staff involved in teaching data science modules have international reputations for their contributions to the field. Many of them have extensive experience as practitioners in industry as well as work in academia.
You will be encouraged to play a full part in the life of the School of Computing, including:
A 2:1 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
We have a strong track record of admitting applicants from a non-standard background and individuals with strong relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
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See Modules tab in Programme information in our online Prospectus.
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