Data Science Masters Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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OverviewThis Masters 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 ...Read more
Overview

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.

Assessment

Assessments 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 & Careers

The 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.

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20/101
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96th
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Fakhar
08 Feb 25

Too early to say much, but these first few weeks have been great..Read more

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Himanshi
07 Feb 25

As an international student, the university helps me with every step through out my journey beginning from my 1st application until now. Now I am successful studying my MSc..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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.

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£11,000 per year

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£17,600 per year

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£17,600 per year

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Fakhar
08 Feb 25
Data Science Masters Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
Too early to say much, but these first few weeks have been great...
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Himanshi
07 Feb 25
Data Science Masters Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
As an international student, the university helps me with every step through out my journey beginning from my 1st application until now. Now I am successful studying my MSc...
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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