Programme summary for MSc Data Scienc

Programme content

The MSc in Data Science is aimed at providing opportunities for students who wish to establish expertise and employment in data-centric, largely quantitative areas within a broad range of professional disciplines and areas of employment. A cross-disciplinary approach is therefore central to the delivery of the programme.

According to Hal Varian, Google Chief Economist, “The ability to take data—to be able to understand it, to process it, to extract value from it, to visualize it, to communicate it—that’s going to be a hugely important skill in the next decades.” It is these skills and the knowledge that underpins them that are the focus of this programme.

The taught elements include:
Data ecology
Quantitative Data Analysis
Spatial Data Analysis
Analysing Qualitative Data
Advanced Decision Making

The dissertation element will focus on pure or applied aspects of the Data Science research agenda and will provide an opportunity for students to apply and enhance their new knowledge and skills under expert guidance

The taught modules on this programme are available to be taken as credit bearing short courses by suitably qualified individuals.