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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Glasgow
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
19-SEP-22
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
The Masters in Data Science is a specialist version of the MSc (Computing Science) which will provide you with a thorough grounding in the analysis and use of large data sets together with experience of conducting a substantial development or research project focused on Data Science techniques, preparing you for responsible positions in the Big Data and IT industries.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.
- The School works closely with The Data Lab, an internationally leading research and innovation centre in data science whose core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data. The Data Lab funds several research projects within the School, and holds numerous data science seminar, networking and coding events throughout the year. In addition, this year the Data Lab is offering 9 funded MSc(Data Science) places to home and EU students.
- You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.
CAREER PROSPECTS
You will be well qualified for responsible software development positions, not only in the IT sector but also in many other sectors such as education, engineering, health services, financial services, government, manufacturing, retail, and transport. Expertise in Data Science & Big Data is particularly prized by employers. You will also be well qualified to proceed to a PhD in computing science.
Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for companies such as Amdocs, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Sky UK. Positions include Software Developer and Data Scientists.
Application deadline
31 August 2022
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