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Heriot-Watt University: Data Science

Institution Heriot-Watt University View institution profile
Department Computer Science
Web www.hw.ac.uk/postgrad
Email studywithus@hw.ac.uk
Telephone 0131 451 3729
Study type Taught

Summary

Our Data Science masters teaches the theory and skills for managing and analysing large, complex data sets – sometimes called Big Data. You’ll learn how to model, store and process these data sets using the latest algorithms and techniques. Modern methods and tools for visually exploring the data will also be covered. The MSc course offers the key skill set of a data scientist. Optional courses provide an opportunity to explore closely-related areas based on the internationally leading research work of our academics.

The skills you learn through the Data Science masters will be applicable to industrial applications, as well as to scientific data exploration. In some cases, the MSc project can also be carried out in collaboration with an outside industrial or academic organisation

Course duration

MSc: 12 months (full-time), 24 months (part-time) PG Diploma: 9 months

The full-time Masters in Data Science course starts in September.

Accreditation

The MSc is accredited by the British Computer Society.

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