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Overview
Key facts
The School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics (CSAM), in the Faculty of Science, offers enriching programmes which are at the forefront of national interests. The unique programmes include Big Data Analytics, Data Science, eScience and eResearch. The School offers Advanced Mathematics of Finance and other Applied Mathematics courses which include Computational Methods, Mathematical Modelling and Analytical Methods which provide skill-sets in solving abstract industrial problems.
Generally speaking, Data Science is an emerging transdisciplinary field to study "data". Data Science integrates a number of relevant disciplines such as statistics, computing, communication, management, and sociology to turn data into useful predictions and insights. MSc by Coursework and Research Report in the field of Data Science aims to train the students to gain an interdisciplinary perspective on the emerging fields of Data Science.
Data Science programme is offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Research Report: Data Science
- Research Methods and Capstone Project in Data Science
- Adaptive Computation and Machine Learning
- Large Scale Computing Systems and Scientific Programming
- Mathematical Foundations of Data Science
- Statistical Foundations of Data Science
- Computational Intelligence
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
190 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physics Mathematics Data Science & Big Data View 43 other Masters in Mathematics in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree from a relevant discipline in Science (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics) or a relevant NQF level 8 qualification or a relevant Professional Engineering Degree with demonstrable knowledge of basic principles of Algorithms, Computing, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics.
- Applicants require a minimum average of 75 percent.
Tuition Fee
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International
2639 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2639 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
2639 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2639 USD per year during 12 months.
R 38 510
Living costs for Johannesburg
8434 - 12036 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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