MSc Data Science

The MSc Data Science course offered by the University of Gloucestershire provides students with a deep understanding of data science techniques, theory, and practical application. You will learn to solve complex problems, drive improvements, and make decisions using relevant theoretical frameworks, computational tools, legal and ethical principles. The course is taught jointly by the School of Business and Technology and the School of Computing and Engineering, ensuring a balanced and relevant curriculum in both the domains of business and technology. Course Content: The course includes study of techniques for managing and analyzing big data, machine learning, statistical modelling, business analytics and visualisation, high-performance computing, and the legal, ethical and business environment within which data science operates.Key Modules: Key modules include 'Introduction to data science and big data analytics', 'Handling structured and unstructured data', 'Machine learning', 'Statistical modelling', 'Advanced data mining and machine learning', 'High-performance computing', 'Data visualisation', 'Research methods and professional issues', and 'Data science and analytics project'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) - The Chartered Institute for IT.Future Careers: The degree can lead to a range of careers in areas such as data analysis, data management, IT, statistical analysis, consultancy, project management and data science entrepreneurship. Our graduates work in a range of industries including finance, marketing, healthcare, retail, and government/public service. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.