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University of St Andrews: Data Science - online

Institution University of St Andrews
Department Computer Science
Web http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Email admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk
Telephone 01334 476161
Study type Taught

Summary

The Data Science course develops core skills in data science, covering a mix of practical and theoretical issues integral to careers in many data driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and how to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.

The Data Science course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip and an MSc.

Highlights - The programme will teach research methods in data science and help you to understand contemporary issues in the field.

  • You will discover methods of datamining, from the underlying core theory to practical understanding.

  • The programme will help you to understand how to create effective information visualisations and how to engage critically with visual displays of data.

  • You will use industry-standard computing resources to employ the full Data Science workflow from data acquisition and processing, through model development and selection, to final deployment and maintenance.

  • You will learn optimisation techniques, how to curate and utilise large quantities of data, and how to model and simulate complex systems of data.

MSc

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

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