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MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science

MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science

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Full time | John Anderson Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Data Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why this course?

Our MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science gives you the skill set needed in a range of industries. You'll gain an understanding of the new challenges posed by the data revolution, particularly in relation to its modelling, storage and access.

Data scientists are in high demand across a number of sectors, as businesses require people with the right combination of technical, analytical and communication skills. (

  • Prospects
  • , 2022).

    Opportunities for graduates exist in a range of industries such as:

    finance

    films and games

    pharmaceuticals

    healthcare

    consumer products

    public services

    Our Advanced Computer Science with Data Science Masters gives you the skill set needed.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in recruitment events and meet industry employers such as JP Morgan, Adimo, JWF and more.

    Study with us

    gain skills to meet the challenges posed by the advent of the data revolution

    understand how classical statistical techniques are applied in modern data analysis

    work on a research project with our industrial partners

    Careers

    There will be opportunities for you to meet industry employers and take part in recruitment events, in addition to taking advantage of a wealth of support offered by our award-winning careers service.

    Opportunities for graduates of the MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science exist in various industries:

    finance

    films and games

    pharmaceuticals

    healthcare

    consumer products

    public services

    Modules

    In this module you will learn to: understand the fundamentals of Python to enable the use of various big data technologies, understand how classical statistical techniques are applied in modern data analysis, understand the potential application of data analysis tools for various problems and appreciate their limitations, be familiar with a number of different cloud NoSQL systems and their design and implementation, showing how they can, achieve efficiency and scalability while also addressing design trade-offs and their impacts, be familiar with the Map-Reduce programming paradigm.

    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)

    £27,500

    Entry requirements

    Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline. Significant programming experience, preferably in a programming language e.g. Python, Java, C++, etc. The majority of modules will use Python. Those with other discipline degrees, who have significant programming experience, should contact us to discuss applying for this course.

    University information

    The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant and international learning community. Innovative research is at the heart of everything that they do, with almost 90 % of the university’s research rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research...more