MSc Applied Data Science

The Applied Data Science postgraduate degree offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, is a cutting-edge program designed for those who possess a strong interest in data science applications. Learners gain the skills necessary for managing and preparing data for analysis, along with understanding the principles of data analysis and related regulatory issues. Course Content: The course delivers a balanced mix of data science theory and practice that allows students to acquire the knowledge for working in various roles across a wide range of industries. Students will develop skills in the use of software tools necessary for data management and data analysis, effectively interpret and present data analysis outcomes using suitable graphical tools, understand the use of statistical models and machine learning methods in data analysis, and learn to handle ethical and governance issues linked with data management and use. Key Modules: The key components of the course include Programming for Data Science, Statistical Data Science, Advanced Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Neural Computing, Advanced Databases, Big Data, and Ethics and Governance of AI and Big Data. Accreditations: The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. It is also jointly accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: With this degree, students will be equipped to apply for careers in areas such as health, energy, finance, retail, marketing, government, policing, and security where the applications of data science are growing rapidly. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.