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Data Science MSc – 1 year

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    1 Year

Data science drives a significant proportion of global economic activity, and is influencing scientific progress across numerous fields. This course provides you with the tools to become an industry expert with a strong mathematical foundation. You'll gain an understanding of the balanced combination of science and technology required for delivering effective data science.

You’ll learn strong statistical foundations of universal relevance and develop specialist knowledge of probabilistic machine learning techniques. You will gain expertise in the software technologies that are central to putting this knowledge into practice, addressing the challenges of small and large data sets.

About this course

After graduation, you’ll be well placed to progress into a variety of careers in data science, from large-scale established commercial enterprises to innovative technology start-ups. You will also have acquired the essential foundation for further postgraduate study and research within related fields.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

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Subjects

  • Programmes
  • Science
  • Statistics
  • Technologies
  • Software
  • Software Engineering
  • Learning
  • Learning Teaching
  • Preparation
  • Dissertation
  • Reinforcement

Course programme

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Semester 1
  • Applied data science
  • Statistics for data science
  • Machine learning 1
  • Software technologies for data science
Semester 2
  • Applied data science
  • Machine learning 2
  • Research project preparation
  • Plus optional units
Summer
  • Dissertation
Optional course units

These are examples of optional units currently being studied by our students.
  • Bayesian machine learning
  • Reinforcement learning
Placement

This is the one-year version of the course without placement. We also offer this course with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to gain work experience as part of your degree.

Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Lectures
  • Online resources
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Multiple choice examination
  • Online assessment
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Thesis
  • Written examination
  • Other

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline 31 August 2020

Overseas deadline 30 June 2020

Data Science MSc – 1 year

Price on request