Data Science MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 28,200 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students; GBP 12,900 - home students full-time; GBP 6,450 - home students part-time (24 months) per year;
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Introduction
Our MSc in Data Science gives you the knowledge, experience, and expertise to solve real-world problems and realise data-driven insights for organisations.
Data science is revolutionising every area of science, engineering and commerce. It offers the potential for huge societal and economic benefits.
We created the MSc Data Science in collaboration with a number of high-profile industry leaders. It aims to address the skills shortage in data analytics.
Our master's in Data Science brings together students and industry practitioners to develop and translate new technologies into industry practice.
You'll receive a comprehensive grounding in the theory and application of data science. You'll develop a multi-disciplinary combination of skills in statistics and computer science. You'll also gain the ability to apply these skills to real problems in a given application area.
Topics covered include:
- data visualisation
- cloud computing
- Bayesian statistics
- machine learning
You'll benefit from our substantial expertise in data science. We focus on a wide range of application areas, including:
- healthcare
- transport
- cybersecurity
- smart cities
- manufacturing
Rankings
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- Top 125 for Computing Science – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Top 200 for Computer Science and Information Systems - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
Curriculum
What you'll learn
The MSc Data Science has three phases.
In phase one, you’ll be introduced to core knowledge and skills in statistics and computer science.
These modules are taught as an intensive block, with two modules taught concurrently for full-time students. Teaching is timetabled to accommodate participants from industry, working alongside full-time employment.
Phase two will present further advanced technical modules. You'll be introduced to the aspects that underlie all areas of data science practice:
- professionalism
- legislation
- ethics
This phase also includes a group project in collaboration with the industry. You'll develop and evaluate a data science solution to a complex, real-world problem.
Phase three is an individual research and development project. You'll receive personal supervision in one of the School’s research labs in collaboration with industry or with your current employer.
Compulsory Modules
- Engineering for AI 10
- Data Visualization 10
- Data Management and Exploratory Data Analysis 10
- Data Science in the Wild 10
- Group Project in Data Science 10
- Machine Learning with Project 10
- Project and Dissertation in Data Science 80
- Statistical Foundations of Data Science 10
- Statistical Learning for Data Science 10
- Bayesian Data Analysis 10
If you have permission from the Degree Programme Director, you can swap Engineering for AI or Bayesian Data Analysis to take one elective module from the following list:
- Complex Data Visualization
- Deep Learning
- Data and Truth
Optional Modules
- Image Informatics 10
- Cloud Computing with Project 10