Data Science (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), as part of an innovative initiative to fund conversion courses in computing and engineering, our MSc Data Science is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, providing an excellent grounding for working as a data scientist or analyst in industry. For those already working in IT, this intensive programme is an ideal opportunity to strengthen and update your knowledge and skills in the areas of data science and software engineering, while obtaining a formal Master's qualification in this area of emerging importance.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

You will gain a broad knowledge of computing and acquire programming and data analysis skills, as well as comprehensive, practical problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also critically explore current research and methodologies and have the opportunity to investigate an area of current research in more depth via a project.

Graduates go on to careers in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy, or research. Possible professions include database administrator, IT consultant, or systems developer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a systems analyst, information systems manager, IT sales professional, or technical author.

The degree is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, so the main requirement is at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in any subject other than single-honours Computer Science, along with demonstrated aptitude as tested during the application process.

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Subjects

  • Programming
  • Data Management
  • Systems
  • Warehousing
  • Network
  • Data warehousing
  • Data Mining
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Systems
  • Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • Network security
  • Data analysis
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Engineering
  • Network Training

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

The programme consists of six compulsory modules, two option modules and a project.

COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Computer Systems
  • Data Analytics Using R
  • Data Science Techniques and Applications
  • Fundamentals of Computing
  • Principles of Programming I
  • Programming with Data
OPTION MODULES
  • Advances in Data Management
  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Warehousing and Data Mining
  • Information and Network Security
  • Information Systems
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval
  • Principles of Programming II
  • Semantic Technologies
MSC DATA SCIENCE PROJECT
  • MSc Data Science Project
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time

FEES

Part-time home students: £4680 pa
Full-time home students: £9360 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa

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