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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Discover how tech companies gather and use data and explore both the databases that power our daily lives and the data languages underpinning them on this MSc. Youll receive a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, data mining, artificial intelligence and the fundamentals of programming, then go on to complete an extended industrial placement in a real-world environment. With organisations increasingly reliant on data science and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding how to analyse, validate and interpret data can significantly enhance your employability.If youre a graduate in a subject thats not related to computer science, this MSc will complement your first degree and prepare you to meet the high demand for professionals in data science and AI technologies.With the roots of data science embedded in mathematics, well start year one by introducing you to linear algebra, differential calculus, probability theory and statistics. This will prepare you for working with data mining algorithms and experimenting using real-world data.Youll receive an overview of how to design and create software, including an intensive introduction to programming, and explore key topics in AI. Well also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research.Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of big data, web programming, bio-inspired algorithms and modern information systems are available through a range of optional modules.In year two, youll undertake an industrial project in a real-world environment as part of an extended placement opportunity.
You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree, or above, or equivalent. This degree should be in a subject thats not related to computer science.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,300 per year
Students from Domestic
£13,300 + £2,700 for Year in Industry
£13,300 per year
Students from Other UK
£13,300 + £2,700 for Year in Industry
£13,300 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£13,300 + £2,700 for Year in Industry
£30,800 per year
Students from EU
£30,800 + £6,200 for Year in Industry
£30,800 per year
Students from International
£30,800 + £6,200 for Year in Industry
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