Data Science: Computer Science Leiden University

Overview

The Data Science master's specialisation equips you with state-of-the-art knowledge on the foundations and algorithmic aspects of data mining, machine learning, and statistical data analysis.

Data science is an interdisciplinary discipline at the border of computer science and statistical science, aiming at discovering knowledge from typically large sets of data.

To achieve this goal, data scientists use methods from data mining, machine learning, and statistical data analysis, all of which rely on computer science foundations.

This specialisation provides you thorough knowledge and understanding of the computational aspects of data analysis, including mining of massive datasets, deep learning, network analysis, and text analytics.

What you will learn

The MSc degree guarantees thorough research training founded on a profound theoretical basis. The programme provides students with a thorough computer science background that will allow them to pursue careers in research or industrial environments. Students in Leiden work in a multinational environment and are being prepared to work in international settings.

Career prospects

Each specialisation trains students as independent researchers, while equipping them with the necessary skills to advance their career. In addition to professional training, graduates in Computer Science will have cultivated an analytical mind and a problem-solving attitude. Based on these qualities, our students enjoy a wide variety of career opportunities, in research as well as in commercial or industrial environments. Our alumni work in companies as IBM, ING, KLM, Philips and Shell.

Accreditation

Accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.