MSc Actuarial Science and Management

Heriot-Watt University offers a Postgraduate course in Computational Data Science. This course is designed for graduates from a range of scientific disciplines who want to learn how to use computational techniques effectively to manipulate, visualise and interpret large datasets. The course also covers important mathematical concepts that underpin these techniques. Course Content: The course provides you with a strong foundation in the fundamental principles and practical applications of complex data analysis, which includes concepts such as data processing, programming for data science, data mining, machine learning, and high performance computing. In addition, a research project is incorporated into the course to give students the opportunity to apply learned skills into practice.Key Modules: The core modules include Programming for Data Science, Data Processing and Visualisation, Machine Learning, High Performance Computing and Research Methods and Project planning. Optional modules include the likes of Applied Computational Modelling, Deep Learning and Applications and Foundations of Computing Science.Accreditations: The Postgraduate course in Computational Data Science at Heriot-Watt University is accredited by the British Computing Society. Future Careers: This course aims to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in areas such as scientific research, information technology, financial modelling and meteorology. It also provides excellent foundation for progressing onto a PhD in computational and data science disciplines. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.