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University of Birmingham: Data Science
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Computer Science |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions-noreply@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Advances in computer science allow us to collect and store more data than ever before. However, making sense of all of this data is a challenge. Our MSc in Data Science will give you the skills to address these challenges through the use of computation.
How do we use algorithms responsibly, ethically and legally? How do we visualise the results? In the very near future, most commercial and governmental organisations will depend on their ability to meet these challenges.
This Data Science Masters/MSc has been designed to get people from a variety of academic backgrounds up to speed with the state-of-the-art in data science. You'll learn programming and data management skills so that you can collect and manipulate data, advanced techniques for analysing and revealing patterns in data, and visualisation skills so that you can turn large data sets into something decision-makers can make sense of.
You will study six, 20-credit fundamental compulsory modules and a 60-credit data science project. You will come to understand the cutting-edge contemporary challenges in data science and in a 20-credit group project you will try solving them through collaboration, and then complete a substantial individual project during which you will be able to showcase what you have learned.
By the end of the programme you'll be ready to apply your knowledge to help organisations understand the huge amounts of data they collect every day.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Honours degree in any subject plus Grade A (or above) in A Level Mathematics or equivalent (if your first degree is not Mathematics). Please upload evidence of this within 28 days from the point of making your application. We cannot consider your application without this. Please note that we are operating a staged admissions process for this programme as it is very competitive, and as such this is the minimum entry requirement. Students who have not studied in English must pass a recognised English test. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Honours degree in any subject plus Grade A (or above) in A Level Mathematics or equivalent (if your first degree is not Mathematics). Please upload evidence of this within 28 days from the point of making your application. We cannot consider your application without this. Please note that we are operating a staged admissions process for this programme as it is very competitive, and as such this is the minimum entry requirement. Students who have not studied in English must pass a recognised English test. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
The University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community of staff, students and researchers. As a founding Russell Group member and consistent top 100 university, Birmingham is recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research and provides the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure postgraduates reach the peak of their potential.
With over 600 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK enabling you to work and study alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, multicultural community of over 14,000 …
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