Data Science MSc

Master

In Sheffield

£ 8,500 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This CILIP-accredited course produces highly employable graduates for a rapidly expanding global job market. It was developed in collaboration with external organisations across a range of sectors to make sure you gain knowledge and learn skills that employers are looking for.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You’ll learn the theory and the skills you need to support data-driven decision-making in organisations. The course covers three core areas: data management, data analysis and business insight. You’ll get hands-on experience with data management and analysis. Industry experts contribute to the course, sharing their experience and talking you through examples of data science in action.

You’ll need at least a 2:1 in any subject.

This course is accredited by CILIP

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This centre's achievements

2018

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Subjects

  • Big Data Analytics
  • Digital Advocacy
  • Business Intelligence
  • Digital Libraries
  • Social Media
  • Data analysis
  • Database Design
  • Visualisation
  • Data and Society
  • Data science

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Data and Society
  • Introduction to Data Science
  • Data Mining and Visualisation
  • Data Analysis
  • Database Design
  • Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
  • Dissertation
Optional modules

Choose from a range of optional modules including:

  • Information Systems in Organisations
  • Business Intelligence
  • Information Governance and Ethics
  • Researching Social Media
  • Information Retrieval: Search Engines and Digital Libraries
  • Digital Advocacy
  • Big Data Analytics
Teaching

You can expect a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical laboratory classes, group work, online discussion, case studies and lectures by visiting speakers.

Assessment

You'll be assessed using a wide variety of methods including essays, reports, small projects, in-class tests, presentations, posters, group work and a research-based dissertation.

Additional information

Overseas Fee  (2018 annual fee) : £19,950

Data Science MSc

£ 8,500 VAT inc.