MSci (Hons) Data Science (with a year in industry)

The MSci in Data Science for Industry at the University of York is a four-year integrated Masters course. This course prepares students for careers at the forefront of data science, providing them with a balance of theory and practitioner skills. It is particularly suited for those looking to work in business analytics, big data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other linked field.Course Content: The course combines studies in mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, and computer science, while also giving students a grounding in business and innovation aspects. Students will learn to develop algorithms and software for statistical analysis and prediction, work with specialized machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques, and understand modern computation environments. The students would learn to manage, analyze, interpret, visualize data and will work on real-world problems.Key Modules: Some of the important modules covered in this course include Programming for Data Science, Applied Data Science, Introduction to Probability, Core Mathematics, Machine Learning for Data Science, Algorithms, and Human-Centred Computing.Accreditations: The MSci in Data Science for Industry course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of careers as technical specialists such as Data Architects, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Developers, and more. They will be able to contribute to the growing field of big data and AI across different sectors. Many graduates are also sought by leading companies in finance, gaming, healthcare, retail, and technology sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.