Master of Data Science (Heritage)

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the MSc (PG) Master of Data Science (Heritage) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Course details Cultural heritage offers a sense of identity, helps maintain social diversity, cohesion, and intercultural dialogue, and forms part of our basic right to participate in cultural life. Data Science techniques are playing an increasing role in this sector, helping practitioners to monitor and protect heritage assets such as archaeological sites, present information to the public and critically assess the role of heritage in contemporary debates. From personalised medicine, to smart cities and sustainable solutions, data science is building a better world. International tuition fees are £34,500 per year, home/UK fees are £15,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

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