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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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The range of pathways reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the course and we welcome applications from students with backgrounds in a range of disciplines, including: business and management health science social sciences geography planning computer science mathematics. We provide training in core data science skills, embedded in a disciplinary context provided by the pathway, you will develop: computational skills data analytical skills data stewardship skills and knowledge project design skills. This innovative MSc in Data Science course is an opportunity for graduates from a broad range of disciplines to develop data science skills. Our goal is to help you develop into an agile, skilled data scientist, adept at working in a variety of settings and be able to meet the challenges and reap the rewards of interdisciplinary team work.
Academic entry qualification: high 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent). In your application, you should demonstrate aptitude, knowledge and/or interest in three areas: data analytics and/or statistics; computational subjects; and pathway specific requirements. These can be demonstrated by course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience. For this Pathway we would expect applicants to evidence an interest and/or experience in topics related to environmental analysis. Examples are: Working experience in environment-themed topics (e.g. environment, climate, natural ecosystems, human social and economic systems, and health); Experience in working in data science, GIS or environmental based data analysis. Evidence of training in environment-themed methods or topics.
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£35,200 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£35,200 per year
Students from International
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