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MSc Data Science and Analytics

Different course options

Full time | College Lane Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Data Analysis Data Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

This course is part of our master's programme in Computer Science.

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 students’ 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.

The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study:

  • MSc Data Science and Analytics
  • MSc Data Science and Analytics with Placement Year
  • MSc Data Science and Analytics with Advanced Research

Professional Accreditations

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Modules

This module provides a hands-on experience in all aspects of typical data science tasks. This module focuses on the practical aspects of Data Science, such as data retrieval and pre-processing, data analysis and modelling, and visualisation of the results. We will study typical data science workflows with the help of concrete use cases. Along the way, essential tools for data science are introduced.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,450

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.

University information

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: 5th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (PTES, 2024) and 1st in the East of England for...more