MScData Science
Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 2:1 in any subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Core modules
Introduction to Data Science
Data Analysis
Information Retrieval
Data Mining and Visualisation
Database Design
Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
Optional modules
Choose three of the following:
Information Systems Modelling
Information Systems in Organisations
Business Intelligence
Research Data Management
Information Governance
Researching Social Media
Teaching
Lectures, including guest lectures from professional practitioners
Seminars
Tutorials
Small-group work
Online discussion
Computer laboratory sessions
Assessment
Essays
Report writing
Oral presentations
Group projects
Dissertation