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MSc - Master of Science
Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Acquire a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and develop your practical skills through exposure to real-world problems and datasets.
We have a cross-disciplinary network of experts across the School of Mathematics, the School of Computer Science and Informatics and other University research groups.
Gain valuable work experience on professional work placements and projects with leading data science practitioners in the UK and abroad. This course will equip students with a theoretical understanding and practical experience of applying methods drawn from data science and analytics. You will develop a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and applying modelling tools to help businesses and government organisations make better decisions.
On completion of the course, you will be well placed to progress into a variety of roles in data-intensive industries or a related research career.
This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Mathematics.
