MSc Data Science

This postgraduate master's course is uniquely designed for both computing and non-computing graduates wishing to pursue a career in the 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, weblogs, 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.

MSc Data Science is ideally placed to provide you with the technical knowledge and employer-focused skills required in a data scientist role. The course will develop your specialist knowledge of data acquisition, data cleansing, data analysis, information extraction, prediction, visualization, story-telling, and explanation.

You'll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools for data science, business intelligence, and analytics including SAS, Tableau MS SQL Server, Oracle Database, and R Programming.

• 2:2 UK honours first degree or   international equivalent in a relevant Computing/Mathematical/Statistical 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.

• For all applicants experience of   Computing/Programming will be sought.

20 hours work permit for international students