MSc Data Science & Engineering

The University of Dundee offers a postgraduate degree course in Data Science and Engineering. This course delves into the design and implementation of computational models for decision making. Students will gain key skills in computing, statistics, data analytics, and managerial areas which are highly sought after in the business, education, healthcare, and science industry.Course Content: The course is designed to equip students with a blend of skills in Computational Modelling, Machine Learning, Big Data, and related digital technologies. It also incorporates mathematical aspects of data analysis and interpretation, and extends to interdisciplinary areas of data science. Students will also undertake a three-month project which could be based in the university or in companies based in the thriving tech scene in and around Dundee. Key Modules: The course structure includes key modules such as Foundations of Data Science, Data Engineering, and Statistics for Data Scientists. Further modules include Computational Modelling, Information Visualisation & Machine Learning and a Project in Data Science.Accreditations: The University of Dundee is accredited by the British Computer Society.Future Careers: Careers in data science are being pursued in sectors as varied as the insurance industry, marketing departments, health services, business and commerce, and IT consultancies. Graduates from this course can expect to enter or progress within roles in these areas.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.