MSc Data Science
Data science is rapidly emerging in organisations and the need for fully trained data scientists, analysts and programmers are in demand now more than ever. Businesses rely on big data to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to make informed decisions and drive business success. On the Data Science course, you will learn how to apply high-level analytical skills and knowledge to solve a range of real-world problems.
The MSc Data Science is designed to support your development of transferable skills and expertise to play a leading role at a technical and practical level in the industry. Additionally, you will work towards a globally recognised qualification, the SAS Joint Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Mining. The Joint Certificate will validate your skills and ability to use SAS software, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
To hear how the Data Science course has benefitted our graduates, visit the Data Science subject page.
What You Will Learn
The MSc Data Science is designed to support your development of transferable skills and expertise to play a leading role at a technical and practical level in the industry. Additionally, you will work towards a globally recognised qualification, the SAS Joint Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Mining. The Joint Certificate will validate your skills and ability to use SAS software, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
Stream One: MSc Data Science
- Applied statistics for data science
- Data mining and statistical forecasting
- Project management and research methodology
Stream Two: MSc Data Science
- Principles of computing
- Machine learning and decision making
- Big data engineering and applications
Alongside these modules, you will complete an individual research project. Your project will be proposed and supported by local employers across a range of industries. Previous project partners include Admiral, Dwr Cymru, EY, NHS Wales, Public Health Wales, Velindre Cancer Care Trust, Talent Intuition and the Met Office.
Facilities
In industry, computing power is now vital to aid complex mathematical calculations on a daily basis. Therefore, throughout your Masters degree in Data Science, you will be exposed to a variety of key industry computer packages to facilitate your learning. You will also be taught sought-after programming skills.
Practice is so important in gaining understanding of complex data science techniques, which is why we have a dedicated Data Science computer laboratories and access to student workrooms dedicated to our Data Science students. These facilitate a learning environment where you can work individually or in groups and as they are located next to the staff offices you will have no problem finding help if you get stuck.
Careers
Employment prospects are strong in this rapidly growing and demanding industry. There are a number of careers available to those trained in data science - students could go on to be data scientists, statistics officers, business analysts, predictive modellers or computer programmers, these will continue to grow as organisations are required to adapt to improving technologies.
Graduates may also progress on to a PhD or research degree.
Entry Requirements
Suitable for graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline across any STEM or business subject. Relevant industry experience can also be taken into account.
The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
*Scholarship Available for 2023 January Intake students up to 2500 pounds*
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