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Birkbeck, University of London
Data Science MSc
Birkbeck, University of London

Data Science MSc

BIRKBECK, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Full time | Bloomsbury (Central London) Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Data Science

Course Summary

Funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), as part of an innovative initiative to fund conversion courses in computing and engineering, our intensive MSc Data Science is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, providing an excellent grounding for working as a data scientist or analyst in industry. It is also ideal if you are working in IT, without a formal IT degree, and want to strengthen and update your knowledge and skills in the areas of data science and software engineering, while obtaining a formal Master's qualification in this area of emerging importance.You will gain a broad knowledge of computing and acquire programming and data analysis skills, as well as comprehensive, practical problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also critically explore current research and methodologies and have the opportunity to investigate an area of current research in more depth via a project.Start Date: October 2024Duration: One year

Modules

Computer Systems (15 Credits) - Core
This module teaches the basics of computer architecture and organisation, and the role and mechanism of operating systems.
Data Analytics Using R (15 Credits) - Core
Data Science Techniques and Applications (15 Credits) - Core
Fundamentals of Computing (15 Credits) - Core
Principles of Programming I (15 Credits) - Core
Programming with Data (15 Credits) - Core
MSc Data Science Project (60 Credits)

Tuition fees

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Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,830

Entry requirements

The degree is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, so the main requirement is at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in any subject other than single-honours computer science. Applicants with less than the required level of academic qualification may be considered if they have significant experience in the IT industry. Applicants who already hold a degree in computer science are referred to the MSc Advanced Computing.

University information

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Located in the heart of London, Birkbeck is a member of the prestigious University of London, one of the best known and most highly regarded universities in the world. Birkbeck is a truly international centre for higher education and research. Its students come from 150 countries, attracted to its vibrant learning and academic community and the opportunities it provides them to work and build their career or to pursue other interests, whilst...more