MSc Data Science

Northumbria University, Newcastle

This exciting Data Science master's has been designed by top academics in the field, in close consultation with leading data scientists from the industry and the Northumbria University Institute of Coding (IoC). It will provide you with the relevant skills needed to analyse, synthesise and manage different types and sizes of data efficiently. This programme is designed to train and produce data scientists who will fill a range of jobs requiring skills in methodical and statistical data analysis and help organisations (e.g., businesses, healthcare providers, financial institutions, industries) make the most of their huge amounts of data. You will develop knowledge insight from a variety of structured and unstructured data, using a range of data analysis methods, processes, algorithms, and systems. You will take five taught modules covering core areas of data science from principles, computational and statistical methods and techniques to programming in Python and R to advanced databases, Big Data in a cloud computing setting, and machine learning. The sixth module covers transferable skills in project management and research that support your preparation for a Masters Project. Finally, you will take a major data science project, which will allow you to specialise subject of interest to you (e.g., Business Analytics, Health Analytics, Game Analytics, etc).

Northumbria University