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MSc Data Science with Advanced Research

MSc Data Science with Advanced Research

Different course options

Full time | College Lane Campus | 2 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Data Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

About the course

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

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

Data is the currency of all but the most theoretically-based scientific research, and it also underpins our modern world, from the flow of data across international banking networks and the spread of memes across social networks, to the complex models of weather forecasting. The constant generation of data from our digital society feeds into our everyday lives, affecting how we receive healthcare to influencing our shopping habits. In order to handle, make sense of, and exploit large volumes of available data requires highly skilled human insight, analysis and visualisation. The professionals working in this field are called ‘data scientists’, who blend advanced mathematical and statistical skills with programming, database design, machine learning, modelling, simulation and innovative data visualisation. These professionals are in high demand in both public and private sectors in the UK and worldwide. This programme aims and learning outcomes are built around two guiding principles:

  • To provide comprehensive understanding of the fundamental mathematical and statistical concepts underlying data science, and how they are implemented in algorithms and machine learning techniques to solve a variety of data processing and analysis problems.
  • To provide training in the practical skills relevant to data science, central of which is the ability to write clean and efficient code in industry-recognised languages (in particular, Python and R), but also includes data handling, manipulation, mining and visualisation techniques.

Modules

Data Science with Advanced Research

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Contact University and ask about this fee

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,950

Entry requirements

For Near-STEM students, the normal entry requirements for the programme are a good (2:1 or above) Honours Degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences etc).

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