MSc Data Science (with placement)
University of Surrey
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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SEP-26

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Collecting, managing and analysing data is essential across many sectors – from finance to politics, and advertising to healthcare. This data science masters degree will give you the advanced computation and mathematics skills you’ll need to work in the growing field of data science.Designed in collaboration with industry and drawing on leading research, our Data Science MSc will prepare you for a career as a data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data architect or a business analyst.Our ...Read more

Collecting, managing and analysing data is essential across many sectors – from finance to politics, and advertising to healthcare. This data science masters degree will give you the advanced computation and mathematics skills you’ll need to work in the growing field of data science.Designed in collaboration with industry and drawing on leading research, our Data Science MSc will prepare you for a career as a data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data architect or a business analyst.Our data science masters uniquely addresses the fundamentals of data as well as the technical considerations needed to handle data with increasing scale and complexity.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/279
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29th
CUG Ranking
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19th
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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in computer science, electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science or informatics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

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£14,100 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£27,100 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£27,100 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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