MSc Data Science

Data and information are recognized as central to the economic, business, and cultural life of our society today. This course will equip you with the advanced information and analytic skills to thrive in the digital knowledge economy. Whether you are already working and looking to enhance your expertise in the area of data science or you have recently graduated and want to move into roles specifically aligned with data science and analytics, this course will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of data within a business. You will study data governance, considering how data can be sourced, consolidated, and stored securely, responsibly, and efficiently. You will also explore the techniques used to analyze data, discover how data can contribute to a company's business strategy, and focus on the application of data science in a specific field such as health, education, or fraud prevention.

Students require a 2:2 or above in a computing-related degree such as Computing, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or work experience of a similar level such as to evidence a significant understanding of technology, information systems, and the role of data.

This course is available: Part-time, 2 years