Data Science MSc
Master
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
January
Data Science is now one of the most sought after roles in the commercial and academic worlds. So much so that finding a qualified data scientist is known as "hunting the unicorn".
Dundee was the first University in the UK to predict the importance of Data Science and introduced the UK's first Data Science MSc back in 2013. Consequently, we are at the forefront of Data Science study and have more experience of teaching it than any other University in the UK. We also designed our course to be easy to complete part-time and largely remotely.
This MSc will prepare you to become a data scientist, a person who excels at manipulating and analysing data, particularly large data sets that don't fit easily into tabular structures (so-called "Big Data").
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Various job sites now report an increase in jobs carrying the title of data scientist. Other career opportunities are in intelligence analysis, data management/database maintenance, data processing manager, database development and research, business intelligence consultant and more.
You should have, or expect to have, an honours degree at 2.1 or above, in Computing (or equivalent qualifications). However, if you don't meet this requirement you may still apply in which case you will need to prove that you have equivalent experience in the field in order to be accepted onto the course. All applicants will need to undergo a technical interview to ensure they have the necessary background to undertake the course.
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Subjects
- Data science
- Big Data Analysis
- Analysis and Design
- Analytical Database
- Database
- Data Mining
- Programming languages
- Data Science Mini Project
- Data Science Research Project
- Business
Course programme
Semester 1
- Introduction to Data Science - 20 Credits
- Big Data Analysis - 20 Credits
Semester 2
- Analytical Database Models and Design - 20 Credits
Year two
Semester 1
- Introduction to Data Mining - 20 Credits
Semester 2
- Programming Languages for Data Science - 20 Credits
- Machine Learning - 20 Credits
Semester 3
- Data Science Mini Project - 20 credits (for PGCert)
- Data Science Research Project - 60 credits
The PGCert is intended for students who have a strong grounding in Business Intelligence and would like to upgrade their knowledge to include topics from the MSc in Data Science. The modules are available stand alone for those who want to take their time studying the material and perhaps build up to a PGCert.
The three modules that make up the PGCert are:
- Introduction to Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Mini Project
The programme will be delivered by Prof. Mark Whitehorn with input from Andy Cobley and other specialists from within Computing in an innovative blend of live co-presented master classes, video seminars and recorded material. Mark is the Emeritus Professor of Analytics at Dundee. He is also a well-known commentator on Data Science subjects and spends about half his time as a Data Scientist in the commercial world, working with banks, insurance companies and software companies like Teradata, Tibco and Microsoft. Andy is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Dundee. He's been developing for the web since 1994 and is currently the program Director for the MSc Data Science and MSc Data Engineering at the University.
How you will be assessedAssessment will be by examination, practical coursework and research project.
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Data Science MSc