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MSc, PGDip, PGCert Data Science - online

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc: up to three years PGDip: up to two years PGCert: up to one year

Masters Degree Description

Gain skills in demand by global, commercial, financial and research institutions. 

This course covers a mix of practical and theoretical topics essential to careers in many data-driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and analysis. 

The Data Science course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for MSc, PGCert and PGDip.

  • Study research methods in data science and understand contemporary issues in the field 
  • Discover methods of datamining, from the underlying core theory to practical understanding 
  • Learn how to create compelling information visualisations and how to verify visual displays of data 
  • Use industry-standard computing resources to employ the full data science workflow from data acquisition and processing, through model development and selection, to final deployment and maintenance 
  • Study optimisation techniques, how to curate and use large quantities of data, and how to model and simulate complex systems of data 

 

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning. The Admissions team will holistically assess your application and determine the best route of entry for you. In some cases, this may be onto the PGCert in the first instance, from which students who attain a certain level in their modules will have the opportunity to progress to a full Masters degree.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Data Science is one of the world's fastest growing job types. Qualified data scientists are highly sought after in a wide range of sectors, including business and finance, intelligence services, cybersecurity, healthcare, conservation, the arts, and more. 

We are committed to supporting your career aspirations, whatever stage your career is at. We offer: 

  • Access to our extensive global alumni community for advice and mentoring
  • One-to-one guidance covering everything from career choice to application support and interview coaching
  • Employer connections, global vacancies, and practical experiences
  • Academic and professional skills development 

Module Details

MSc
Compulsory modules
Complex systems modelling and simulation
Data and Information Visualisation
Data-Driven Systems
Discrete Optimisation
End-to-End Machine Learning
Machine Learning Algorithms
Programming in Python

Optional modules
Numeric Optimisation
Research methods in Data Science
Dissertation project

PGCert, PGDip


Complex systems modelling and simulation
Data and Information Visualisation
Data-Driven Systems
Discrete Optimisation
End-to-End Machine Learning
Machine Learning Algorithms
Numeric Optimization
Programming in Python

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