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University of Hertfordshire

MSc Data Science and Analytics with Placement Year

Name: MSc Data Science and Analytics with Placement Year
Price: £15120 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Full time | College Lane - Campus | 2 years | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Data Science Digital Metrics / Website Analytics

Course Summary

The MSc in Data Science and Analytics utilises our strong international reputation for research in these areas. The expertise of our staff influences this course which explores current research and practice in data science and analytics, extending your knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of obtaining data from various sources, the essential methods for pre-processing and cleaning data, data analytics and modelling.Our master's programme is designed to give Computer Science graduates the specialist, up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research. The MSc Data Science and Analytics course will equip students with the knowledge and practical skills in data science and analytics from the foundations of data science in mathematics and programming, data mining, machine learning, to data analytics applications.Successful graduates may pursue a career as a data scientist or data engineer, data analytics consultant, digital marketing manager across a wide range of sectors.Sandwich placement or study abroad year

Modules

Applied Data Science and Analytics (15 Credits) - Core

A study of a selection of research topics centered around neural network theory and design, machine learning including supervised and unsupervised learning and some interesting applications, for example, data mining, biocomputation, evolutionary algorithms, neural networks as models of brain function in health, disease and development, and data visualization. Actual topics taught may vary from year to year.

Data Mining (15 Credits) - Core

Data Science and Analytics Masters Project (60 Credits) - Core

Foundations of Data Science (30 Credits) - Core

Legal and Ethical Practice Exercise (15 Credits) - Core

Neural Networks and Machine Learning (30 Credits) - Core

Preparation for Placement (0 Credits) - Core

Professional Work Placement for MSc Computer Science (0 Credits) - Core

Team Research and Development Project (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees

Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,120

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,450

Entry requirements

For admission to MSc Data Science and Analytics the normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

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The University of Hertfordshire offers a huge variety of postgraduate courses across 19 subject areas, from creative arts to sustainable planning. It offers flexible study options to suit a student’s lifestyle, fantastic links to business, and expert guidance every step of the way. Why choose postgraduate study at Herts? Student Satisfaction: 1st in the East of England for postgraduate study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards,...more

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