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MSc - Data Science

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Headingley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Gain an understanding of big data governance, data analytics and data storage to successfully manage and share an organisations’ data. Data and information are recognised as central to the economic, business and cultural life of our society today. This course will equip you with the advanced information and analytic skills to thrive in the digital knowledge economy. You could already be working and looking to enhance your expertise in data science. Alternatively, you may have recently graduated and want to move into roles specifically aligned with data science and analytics. We’ll help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of data within business. As part of your course, you’ll: Study data governance, considering how data can be sourced, consolidated and stored securely, responsibly and efficiently Explore techniques used to analyse data Discover how data can contribute to a company's business strategy Focus on the application of data science in a specific field such as health, education or fraud prevention In the ever-changing technological world, the skills required to successfully manage and share an organisations' data, require employees that have good understanding of data issues, technology, people and business. All of these skills are addressed by modules on this course, placing you at the forefront of the emerging digital economy. You’ll be encouraged to undertake projects and volunteering opportunities with outside organisations, and our expert staff will ensure your learning is highly relevant to the workplace. Central to the course will be the themes of security, ethics, data governance and sustainability. You’ll graduate with a critical awareness of the current ethical and security problems associated with the exploitation of information services and resources in organisations, enabling you to support collection, sorting and ordering of data, big data and information across a range of sectors.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    72nd out of 117

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    124 56%

    67th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    84th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    36th

    30

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