Data Science Masters Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Become a skilled data professional, turning complex data into decisions that make a real impact. Skilled data scientists are in high demand across every sector. From health and finance to government, technology and beyond, data is driving decisions everywhere. Our accredited Master’s degree in Data Science prepares you to meet that demand through a hands-on, professionally relevant education grounded in real-world challenges and cutting-edge research. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum and ...Read more

Become a skilled data professional, turning complex data into decisions that make a real impact. Skilled data scientists are in high demand across every sector. From health and finance to government, technology and beyond, data is driving decisions everywhere. Our accredited Master’s degree in Data Science prepares you to meet that demand through a hands-on, professionally relevant education grounded in real-world challenges and cutting-edge research. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum and project-based learning, you’ll work with real datasets and industry scenarios to gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills employers are seeking. You’ll learn to design and manage data science systems, apply advanced software to analyse and synthesise information, and approach complex data challenges with confidence. You’ll graduate job-ready with a diverse skillset of technical expertise, business insight, and ethical awareness. Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to fully meet the CEng registration educational requirements.

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43/279
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66th
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Great university, good support around. Excellent teaching methods. Good library and..Read more

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08 Feb 25

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

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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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Abin
19 Feb 25
Data Science Masters Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
Great university, good support around. Excellent teaching methods. Good library and...
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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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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University , Cardiff

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