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Study Details: MSc 2 years with professional placement
Ready to turn data into decisions that drive industries forward? Develop real-world skills in data science, AI and machine learning and graduate ready for employers across tech, finance and healthcare.
Data science is driving global economic activity across healthcare, finance, technology, bioscience, energy and beyond, and the demand for people who can lead that change has never been greater. Bath's MSc Data Science is built for graduates with a strong numerate background who are ready to take that next step.
You will build practical skills in machine learning, statistical modelling, data engineering and programming, gaining the computational tools and mathematical foundations to tackle the complex challenges modern data science demands.
Gathering, processing and analysing data at scale, you will work on projects informed by our industry partnerships, and develop the analytical confidence that employers across various sectors are actively competing to hire. Our graduates are now working as data scientists, data analysts and machine learning engineers at organisations including Amazon Video, PayPal, JP Morgan, Expedia Group, IBM and Deloitte.
You should have a Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above.
To apply for this course, your undergraduate degree can be in computer science with a strong mathematical focus, mathematics or any joint mathematics subject. Statistics, physics, astrophysics, engineering or other science degrees with sufficient baseline maths are also suitable. We'll also consider other subjects with sufficient maths content. Programming experience is an advantage.
If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
We have a number of scholarship schemes available with a range of eligibility
After graduating, you'll be well placed for a variety of careers in data science - from large-scale commercial enterprises, to innovative tech start-ups. Alongside the specialist skills and knowledge you'll gain, our dedicated careers team offers individual guidance and help you decide between employment and further study.
Recent graduate roles include: data scientist, machine learning developer, Python developer and software engineer.
Year 1
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Semester 2
Alongside compulsory units, in semester 2 you will also choose 5 credits of optional units, including topics such as humans and intelligent machines, natural language processing and entrepreneurship.
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Optional units
Year 2
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Summer
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