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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Part Time
SEP-25
20 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Part Time
SEP-25
20 months
MSc - Master of Science
Edinburgh Napier University
Online
SEP-25
24 months
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Overview
Data science is a major growth area within both the commercial and public sectors and there is a shortage of professionals that have the required range of data science knowledge and skills. This work-based learning MSc Data Science programme addresses this shortage.
The programme is aimed at those working in a data-related role within their organisation, whether in a technical, software or business context and want to enhance their skills and understanding of contemporary data analysis tools and techniques.
Edinburgh Napier University has excellent research and knowledge transfer links with many local, national and international organisations in data science related areas.
The acquisition of knowledge and skills on the programme will enable students to drive improvements within their organisations, enabling them to focus on areas of specialisation within their professional field and to broaden their knowledge and skills to enhance their career development.
Delivered online (part-time), this MSc is ideally suited to individuals who intend to balance their personal and professional commitments and study while working.
Course details
You will develop the business understanding and analytical, statistical and computing skills required to contribute to this vital field. Linking learning and development to your work activities, you can ensure that your professional development is part of the strategic plan of your organisation to promote innovation and change.
Learning, teaching and assessment methods focus on providing students with engaging and contemporary materials that link theory to practice and require students to take a critical perspective on both.
By linking learning and development directly to work activities, students can ensure that their professional development is part of the strategic aims of the organisation.
Students will also have the opportunity to consider and reflect on established views of the organisation and processes relating to data science, in order to promote innovation and change.
Careers
Participation in this course will indicate your aspirations as a leading Data Scientist and your dedication to your management, enhancing your chances of promotion.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above in an appropriate field, for example, software development, computing, or business analytics. Alternatively, other qualifications or experience that demonstrate through our recognition of prior learning process that you have appropriate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10 may be considered. Applicants will be expected to be working in a role related to data analytics, whether in a technical or business context and will be required to provide a letter of support from their employer. Some experience of associated technologies such as databases, software development and related tools is assumed.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,725 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,520 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£11,520 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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