Master of Science - Data Science with Placement

• 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.

Students on this Master's course 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. 

Learners have an option to take a one-year paid industry placement in a highly professional and stimulating environment. Previous students have had placements with organizations including NatWest, Sparta Global and Sky. They can also benefit from the University's strong links with the computing industry and employers such as Microsoft and Hewlett Packard. There are a wide range of research-focused seminars to excite and spark students' intellectual curiosity. 

Upon completion of the MSc Data Science with Placement Year programme, graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of theoretical and practical skills enabling them to enter a variety of disciplines and industries.