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MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
3 years
MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus
Part Time
JAN
3 years
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This Master's degree in Data Science is an industry-relevant and popular postgraduate programme of study. Data Science and "Big Data" are more important than ever. Graduates trained to garner insights from large data sets, extract patterns and provide actionable information to solve real-world problems are sought after in both the private and public sector. This course will equip you with in-demand theoretical knowledge and practical skills to develop data science systems, use software to analyse and synthesise data, and manage all aspects of data science.
AssessmentAssessments take the form of individual or group coursework, research based assignments, practical assessments, presentations, reports, class tests and a dissertation. To obtain an MSc degree, you must follow and successfully complete a total of 180 credits. PgC (60 credits) and PgD (120 credits) may be awarded as standalone or exit awards.
Employability & CareersThe specialist knowledge you will acquire through the course will place you in a strong position to pursue a wide range of careers involving the analysis of data, including data analyst, data scientist, IT consultant and managerial roles in industry. The programme also gives you a range of computing skills that could be widely applied to any role within the fields of business and computing.
Applicants should meet one of the following: Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a relevant area with a minimum of a 2:2 classification; Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,000 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)
£17,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,600 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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