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MSc Data Science (online) at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A flexible online MSc in data science studied part-time in your own time through videos, activities and independent reading, combining data management, analytics and artificial intelligence. It is aimed at those balancing study with professional commitments.

Faculty: School of Computing and Creative Technologies  |  Duration: Two years (part-time, online)  |  Study mode: Online; part-time  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Programming for Data Science, Statistical Inference, Data Management Fundamentals, Process and Practice in Data Science, Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics, and the CCT Masters Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are positioned for roles such as data scientist, business analyst or data engineer, or a path towards chief data officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an honours degree at 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject (computing, IT, maths, statistics, engineering or another quantitative subject such as physics, chemistry, business, marketing, economics, psychology or social sciences); experience of quantitative methods or coding is highly recommended. Applicants without this but with at least 12 months of relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications are considered individually. A personal statement of around 300-500 words is required. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component, or approved equivalent.

Duration: Two years

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