Data science is rapidly emerging in organizations and the need for fully trained data scientists, analysts and programmers are in demand now more than ever. Businesses rely on big data to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to make informed decisions and drive business success. On the Data Science course, students will learn how to apply high-level analytical skills and knowledge to solve a range of real-world problems.
The MSc Data Science is designed to support students' development of transferable skills and expertise to play a leading role at a technical and practical level in the industry. Additionally, students will work towards a globally recognised qualification, the SAS Joint Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Mining. The Joint Certificate will validate their skills and ability to use SAS software, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market.
The MSc Data Science has six core taught modules divided into two streams. At the beginning of each stream students will be taught the fundamentals of applied statistics, computing technology, programming and data base systems. Their existing analytical and technical skills will be developed to understand how to use the industry software used in the workplace, in turn preparing them for their individual research project.
The project will be proposed and supported by local employers across a range of industries. Previous project partners include Admiral, Dwr Cymru, EY, NHS Wales, Public Health Wales, Velindre Cancer Care Trust, Talent Intuition and the Met Office.
This course is delivered through a series of practical classes and workshops where learners will have the opportunity to put into practice what they have learnt via hands-on exercises and design projects. Students will be taught by active researchers and leading professionals exposing them to current real-world problems, methodologies, and industry-standard techniques and software.
Employment prospects are strong in this rapidly growing and demanding industry. There are a number of careers available to those trained in data science - students could go on to be data scientists, statistics officers, business analysts, predictive modellers or computer programmers, these will continue to grow as organizations are required to adapt to improving technologies.v
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Computer Science and IT |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 15100 |
| Campus | Treforest |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 72 |
| PTE | 64 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 55%
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1001-1200
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1512
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