MSc Data Science
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
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For Near-STEM students, the normal entry requirements for the programme are a good (2:1 or above) Honours Degree (or equivalent) in a STEM subject (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences etc). If a student has a relevant STEM degree, then they will be considered ‘Near-STEM’. They will be offered the opportunity to participate in the Data Science Core Skills bootcamp but will not be required to participate/attend. For Far-STEM students, the normal entry requirements for the programme are a good (2:1 or above) Honours Degree (or equivalent). The subject of the degree is not defined, since (a) many different, disparate subjects might have a Data Science relevance (e.g. Business, Geography), and (b) some students might possess a non- STEM degree but have relevant experience (e.g. from employment). For far-STEM students who do not possess a good Honours Degree or equivalent, applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may be asked to submit a short portfolio providing evidence of:- A basic level of numeracy (e.g. GCSE maths)
- Experience and competency with IT / software (e.g. use of Microsoft Excel)
- Experience of a basic interaction with data of any form (e.g. inputting values, making calculations, examining imaging, etc.)
Institution code H36 School of study School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science Course length - Full Time, 2 Years
- Full Time, 1 Years
- Part Time, 2 Years
Location - University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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Upon completion of the programme you will be able to demonstrate (and apply) an understanding of a wide range of theoretical and practical skills enabling you to enter a variety of disciplines and industries. You will be able to:- Understand and be able to critically assess the various strengths and weaknesses inherent to different data science methodologies.
- Design creative strategies and solutions to tackle unfamiliar data science problems and critically assess outputs and results through appropriate statistically robust validation and other performance assessment techniques.
- Effectively communicate problems, methods, results and conclusions through oral and written presentation to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Have an appreciation of both the underlying research behind data science techniques (e.g. cutting-edge algorithms and computational techniques) and their relevance and application across a broad range of disciplines.
About the course
Data is the currency of all but the most theoretically-based scientific research, and it also underpins our modern world, from the flow of data across international banking networks and the spread of memes across social networks, to the complex models of weather forecasting. The constant generation of data from our digital society feeds into our everyday lives, affecting how we receive healthcare to influencing our shopping habits. In order to handle, make sense of, and exploit large volumes of available data requires highly skilled human insight, analysis and visualisation. The professionals working in this field are called ‘data scientists’, who blend advanced mathematical and statistical skills with programming, database design, machine learning, modelling, simulation and innovative data visualisation. These professionals are in high demand in both public and private sectors in the UK and worldwide. This programme aims and learning outcomes are built around two guiding principles:- To provide comprehensive understanding of the fundamental mathematical and statistical concepts underlying data science, and how they are implemented in algorithms and machine learning techniques to solve a variety of data processing and analysis problems.
- To provide training in the practical skills relevant to data science, central of which is the ability to write clean and efficient code in industry-recognised languages (in particular, Python and R), but also includes data handling, manipulation, mining and visualisation techniques.
Why choose this course?
- This programme is distinctive in its philosophy of widening participation and provides a route to gain skills and training in data science to those from a background not traditionally associated with the STEM-themes of mathematics, statistics and programming. The programme is designed to be appealing to a broad range of students who are seeking training or up-skilling in data science.
- You will benefit from the expertise of astrophysicists, physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists with international research profiles. Their day-to-day research involves application of, and in some cases the development of new, data science skills, from fundamental statistical analyses, the use of distributed high-performance computing, and research into novel artificial intelligence algorithms.
- We aim to make the programme distinctive in terms of the mixture of hard and soft skills, and the close personal relationship that we are developing with employers, which will feed into the programme through continuous assessment of the latest industry-relevant tools, which are continually evolving as new technology and software becomes available.
- You will experience a multidisciplinary approach to data science by experiencing challenges in computer science, creative arts, medical and business environments.
- You will have the opportunity to attend a wide range of research-focused seminars to excite and spark your intellectual curiosity.
What will I study?
The curriculum is structured to ensure are exposed to the fundamental mathematical and statistical principles underpinning all data science. These themes will always be relevant in what is a constantly evolving field. Theoretical work will be reinforced with practical application through hands-on laboratories and workshops, to enable you to understand and appreciate how fundamental principles are reflected in a broad range of data processing and analyses. You will become proficient in key practical skills (e.g. use of pandas for working with data structures within Python, and ggplot2 for visualisation in Python and R) using ‘real-world’ data where possible. In some cases, this data can be sourced from active research projects being conducted by members of teaching staff. The programme focuses on providing ‘end-to-end’ training so that you become competent not only in the processing and analysis of data, but also manipulating and preparing data from a raw state as well as interpreting results and effectively communicating findings to others. This will enable you to be prepared for real world challenges and application and will help you to develop independence in your analytical and critical thinking. This will be nurtured in laboratory-based practical sessions so you can put your theories into practice.- Level 6
Module Credits Compulsory/optional Multivariate Statistics 15 Credits Optional Linear Modelling 15 Credits Optional - Level 7
Module Credits Compulsory/optional Neural Networks and Machine Learning 30 Credits Compulsory Foundations of Data Science 30 Credits Compulsory Applied Data Science 1 15 Credits Compulsory Applied Data Science 2 15 Credits Compulsory Data Science Project 60 Credits Compulsory Data Science Core Skills Bootcamp 0 Credits Compulsory Fundamentals of Data Science 30 Credits Compulsory Machine Learning and Neural Networks 30 Credits Compulsory Data Handling and Visualisation 15 Credits Optional Data Mining and Discovery 15 Credits Optional
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Sandwich placement or study abroad year | n/a |
Applications open to international and EU students | Yes |
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Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £810 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £14750 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1230 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
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The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
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