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Study Details: 12 months full-time
Our MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science (January start) gives you the skill set needed in a range of industries. You'll gain an understanding of the new challenges posed by the data revolution, particularly in relation to its modelling, storage and access.
Data scientists are in high demand across a number of sectors, as businesses require people with the right combination of technical, analytical and communication skills. (Prospects, 2022).
Opportunities for graduates exist in a range of industries such as finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, health care, consumer products and public services. Our MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science (January start) gives you the skill set needed.
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or another closely related discipline.
Significant programming experience, preferably in a programming language, for example Python, Java, C++. The majority of modules will use Python.
Those with other discipline degrees, who have significant programming experience, should contact us to discuss applying for this course.
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Careers
There will be opportunities for you to meet industry employers and take part in recruitment events, in addition to taking advantage of a wealth of support offered by our award-winning careers service.
Opportunities for graduates of the MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science exist in various industries:
finance
films and games
pharmaceuticals
healthcare
consumer products
public services
Core modules:
Research Methods (10 credits)
Distributed Information Systems (20 credits)
Machine Learning for Data Analytics (20 credits)
Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues for the Information Society (10 credits)
Deep Learning Theory & Practices (20 credits)
Optional modules:
Mobile Software & Applications (20 credits)
Evolutionary Computing for Finance (20 credits)
Business Analysis (10 credits)
Concepts & Theories of Sustainability (10 credits)
Advanced Topics in Software Engineering (20 credits)
Advanced Information Retrieval (20 credits)
Big Data Technologies (20 credits)
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