Msc Data Science

The Data Science Postgraduate course at the University of Salford is a one year, full-time programme that packs an extensive curriculum that covers the techniques of Data Science including their application to various domains such as Health, Commerce and Media. The course, which can also be pursued in a part-time format over two years, is delivered through various workshops that equip students with practical experience to supplement the theoretical knowledge acquired. Course Content: The content of the course has been designed to cover key areas such as analytics (including text and social media analysis), complex systems theory, and machine learning. The course also offers students an opportunity to specialise in subjects like text analysis, algorithms, or machine learning.Key Modules: The programme modules include Machine Learning with Python, Data Mining, Text Analytics, Statistical Modelling for Data Science, Geospatial Data Analysis, and the Dissertation Project.Accreditations: The University of Salford possesses accreditation from the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) and other professional bodies on various programmes. However, specific accreditation for the Data Science course is not stated.Future Careers: With specialised skills and practical experience gained, students can progress into a variety of sectors ranging from commerce, public service to healthcare industry. They may find potential jobs as Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Information Officers or Statisticians.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.