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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sheffield
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Course description
This course is designed for students with a numerate background (for example a first degree in mathematics, economics, engineering, physics or chemistry) as well as graduates already working in industry.
The course focuses on managing vast amounts of information and transforming it into actionable knowledge. It teaches the key skills that are required to carry out practical analysis of the types of data sets that need to be interpreted in the modern world. These include large data sets as well as structured and unstructured data.
The course makes use of techniques developed within a range of disciplines, including computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics and statistics.
Applying for this course
We use a staged admissions process to assess applications for this course. You'll still apply for this course in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The course partially meets the requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partially meets the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a numerate discipline, such as computer science, mathematics, economics, engineering, physics or chemistry. Some previous programming experience is essential.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£31,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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