MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing
University of Reading
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Join the next generation of data scientists and meet the challenges of the Information Age with our MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing. On this course, you’ll work with experts from the Department of Computer Science to develop in-depth knowledge of:data analysis and data-driven knowledge discovery, cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence. This knowledge is vital. Computer science is driving our digital transformation it is at the forefront of scientific discovery and ...Read more

Join the next generation of data scientists and meet the challenges of the Information Age with our MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing. On this course, you’ll work with experts from the Department of Computer Science to develop in-depth knowledge of:data analysis and data-driven knowledge discovery, cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence. This knowledge is vital. Computer science is driving our digital transformation it is at the forefront of scientific discovery and the heart of economic growth. Utilising society’s wealth of data requires people who can blend research, technology and ingenuity. Aimed at aspiring data scientists – the sought-after, high-ranking professionals of big data – this course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. The degree has been designed for graduates of computer science and its related disciplines, as well as IT professionals and data analysts.

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23 Feb 24

My classmates are kind and the university is always willing to ask questions. However, I wish that their scheduling of lectures wouldn’t result in one day taking the majority of..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally at least a high 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in computing or a related discipline. These include (but are not limited to) mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, economics, or relevant work experience. You must have some experience of programming.

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£12,800 per year

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£30,950 per year

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£31,650 per year

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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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