MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science (January start)

Our MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science gives you the skill set needed in a range of industries. You'll gain an understanding of the new challenges posed by the data revolution, particularly in relation to its modelling, storage and access. Data scientists are in high demand across a number of sectors, as businesses require people with the right combination of technical, analytical and communication skills. Opportunities for graduates exist in a range of industries such as: finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer products, public services. Our Advanced Computer Science with Data Science Masters gives you the skill set needed. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in recruitment events and meet industry employers such as JP Morgan, Adimo, JWF and more.

You'll understand key algorithms and techniques embodied within data analytics solutions and be exposed to a number of different data technologies and techniques. You’ll see how they can achieve efficiency and scalability, while also addressing design trade-offs and their impacts. On this Masters course, you’ll also have the opportunity to implement and experiment with these machine learning algorithms using the most popular languages such as R and Python, explore their applications to areas as diverse as analysing activity-related data captured using a smartphone to financial time-series prediction.

Academic requirements
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or another numerate discipline (for example, mathematics, physics or engineering).
Some programming or database experience is normally required.

IELTS - 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
TOEFL ibt - 73 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component- (Listening- 17 Reading- 18 Speaking- 20 Writing- 18)