MSc Data Science

The Data Science MSc course offered by the University of Birmingham provides students with the skills needed to manage and analyse big, fast-moving data for science, medicine, commerce, and the government. The course encourages students to learn through hands-on experience with real-world data, and gain skills in a range of techniques from foundational statistical analysis to state-of-the-art machine learning methods.Course Content: The course is designed to cover both the technical and practical aspects of Data Science. It begins with an introduction to the basic mathematical and statistical methods needed for data analysis, as well as an introduction to programming in Python and R. The course also covers topics such as machine learning, data mining, data visualisation, and big data management. Key Modules: Key areas of study include Data Mining, Machine Learning, Research Methods and Professional Skills, Big Data Systems and Statistical Programming. The learning experience is further enhanced through a project where students have the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to answer a real-world data science problem. Future Careers: Graduates of this course could pursue careers in a variety of sectors including, but not limited to, medical and health services, business and finance, public services, logistics, retail, and communication services. By the end of the course, students would have acquired skills to work as data analysts or data scientists, among other roles in corresponding sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.