Advanced Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a Year in Industry

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain hands-on experience of big data analytics, data mining and visualisation techniques using high-performance computer technology. Big data is increasingly important in the contemporary business and IT world. For many public and private enterprises, analysis of large-scale data sets is critical to growth.

This MSc will prepare you for employment in an IT industry where big data professionals are in high demand. You’ll learn how to interrogate vast amounts of data and make informed insights from datasets that are too large to be readily processed using standard techniques. In year one, we’ll provide an overview of the key algorithms, algorithmic approaches and software environments you’ll use when solving big data problems and explore data mining techniques.

We’ll also guide you in how to plan and conduct research. Hands-on programming experience with the latest multi-core and multi-processor platforms will ensure your expertise in big data is underpinned by knowledge of high-performance computing. Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of algorithms, optimisation and machine learning are available through a range of optional modules.

You’ll work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to a big data problem. We’ll also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your dissertation. In year two, you’ll undertake an industrial project in a real-world environment as part of an extended placement opportunity.

While on placement, you’ll develop transferable skills and gain insight into the operations, products, practices and culture of the placement provider. The MSc in Advanced Data Science and Artifical Intelligence with a Year in Industry is designed for and directed at graduates with a previous Computer Science related degree. Which postgraduate degree is right for you?The Department of Computer Science offers master’s programmes for students with undergraduate degrees in Compu

Key highlights

Hands-on big data analytics, data mining and visualisation techniques
Programming experience on multi-core and multi-processor high-performance platforms
Optional modules in algorithms, optimisation and machine learning
Small-group practical project solving a real big data problem
Second-year industrial project during an extended placement
Research training in preparation for an independent dissertation

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000
Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000
Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of fees
Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500
Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000
Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Data scientist
Big data engineer
Machine learning engineer
Data analyst
AI engineer
High-performance computing developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Year in industry: £2,800 | International: Full-time place, per year - £34,000; Year in industry: £6,800

Admission

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