MSc Applied Data Science
Course overview
The Swansea University MSc Applied Data Science provides adequate training to students with non-specialist backgrounds who want to improve their future opportunities in the digital economy. The curriculum enhances students' skills in dealing with data, visualisation, and understanding of data to facilitate statistical thinking and decision-making.
The foundational stage of the course includes Mathematics, Statistics, and basic programming, which are important in understanding data complexity. This is followed by advanced topics such as Machine Learning, Data Visualisation, and Data Mining. The programme concludes with a final Masters Dissertation project, which often focuses on applications relevant to students' specific interests.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification, in any non-highly numerate subject. This master's degree is intended for individuals who do not have an undergraduate background in Mathematics or Computer Science.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score an IELTS minimum of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Career opportunities
Gardautes of this course work as:
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Statistician
- Data Mining Specialist
- Machine Learning Specialist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Applied Data Science at Swansea University is £24,200 for international students.
Admission
Students can apply through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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