Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry MSc

University of Liverpool

This conversion MSc introduces those without a computer science related degree to Data Science and AI principles, with a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, data mining, artificial intelligence and the fundamentals of programming, to enable you to develop a toolkit of skills in data science and emerging technologies.IntroductionWith organisations increasingly reliant on data science and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding how to analyse, validate and interpret data can significantly enhance your employability.If you’re a graduate in a subject that’s not related to computer science, this conversion MSc will complement your first degree and prepare you to meet the high demand for professionals in data science and AI technologies.With the roots of data science embedded in mathematics, we’ll start year one by introducing you to linear algebra, differential calculus, probability theory and statistics. This will prepare you for working with data mining algorithms and experimenting using real-world data.You’ll receive an overview of how to design and create software, including an intensive introduction to programming, and explore key topics in AI. We’ll also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research.Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of big data, web programming, bio-inspired algorithms and modern information systems are available through a range of optional modules.In year two, you’ll undertake an industrial project in a real-world environment as part of an extended placement opportunity.Who is this course for?This is a conversion MSc, designed for those without a computer science related degree, who are seeking to develop their maths skills and their knowledge and technical expertise in the areas of Data Science and AI. If you do have a Computer Science related degree, you may want to consider applying for the Advanced Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry MSc.What you'll learnHow to design and create software using a modern programming languageEssential mathematical concepts and techniques in linear algebra, differential calculus, probability theory and statistics