Data Science, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our MSc in Data Science will give you a solid grounding in data science concepts and technologies for extracting information and constructing knowledge from data. The course focuses on the three core technical themes of data mining, machine learning, and visualisation. You will study computational principles, methods, and systems for a variety of real-world applications that require mathematical foundations, programming skills, critical thinking, and ingenuity.
With large data sets now available across almost all industry sectors, there is an increasingly high demand for innovative new technologies and skilled data scientists. Please note, Data Science, MSc, is not appropriate for those who do not have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or equivalent - please see entry requirements below). Please see Applied Data Science, MSc, where you will not require an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or equivalent).
Key highlights
- Core themes of data mining, machine learning and visualisation
- Computational principles, methods and systems for real-world applications
- Builds mathematical foundations, programming skills and critical thinking
- Teaches extracting information and constructing knowledge from data
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
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.
Careers this course leads to
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Data Visualisation Specialist
- Data Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,200 per year | International: £23,050 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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