Northumbria University, Newcastle · Full-time
Data Science
Please note this course is now closed to international applicants for the September 2022 intake. Designed in consultation with partners from industry, and the business sector, our highly practical Data Science Masters provides you with the relevant skills need…
MSc1.5 yearsFull-time
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Computer and Information Sciences · Computing
Please note this course is now closed to international applicants for the September 2022 intake. Designed in consultation with partners from industry, and the business sector, our highly practical Data Science Masters provides you with the relevant skills needed to analyse, synthesise and manage different types and sizes of data efficiently. Our Data Science MSc will provide you with the ability to explore data insights to ensure organisations are making the most out of their data. You will develop knowledge insight from a variety of structured and unstructured data, using a range of data analysis methods, processes, algorithms and systems. The course provides a greater understanding of Big Data and Cloud computing and will equip you with skills needed to tackle realistic Big Data problems. You will use principal machine learning methods, advanced database technologies, data visualisation techniques and statistical approaches to apply modern, analytical and statistical techniques to business data - combining both theoretical and practical approaches. You will also become equipped with programming skills in Python and R for effective, efficient, statistical data analysis. This course is suited to those who have an undergraduate degree in computing/information sciences, or mathematical and statistical disciplines with applied computing components. It is ideal for graduates who wish to advance their career by becoming a data scientist. Alternatively, those with a considerable computing background in an industrial / business setting are suitable applicants.
Getting in
As the university states it
Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject such as computer / information science, engineering, maths, statistics, or a related discipline (e.g. IT, software engineering). Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent). The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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