
Overview
Data science drives a significant proportion of global economic activity from healthcare to finance and technology. It's influencing scientific progress across numerous fields including bioscience, energy and telecommunications. This Data Science With Professional Placement course at University of Bath provides you with the tools and strong mathematical foundation to become an industry expert. You'll gain an understanding of the balanced combination of science and technology required for delivering effective data science.
Course highlights
- Work with a dedicated team of computer scientists who have a wealth of experience from their professional backgrounds.
- Learn to understand and develop state-of-the art machine learning techniques.
- Gain expertise in when to apply the best technique for the best results, in small and large data sets.
- Be part of our supportive postgraduate community.
- Live and study in a beautiful world heritage city.
Project examples
The research expertise in the department allows for a wide-range of subjects for your final project. Recent examples from Data Science students include:
- Deep learning in high frequency financial trading
- Spatiotemporal timing predictions in areas with a low density of public transport
Career prospects
After graduation, you’ll be well placed to progress into a variety of careers in data science, from large-scale established commercial enterprises to innovative technology start-ups. You will also have acquired the essential foundation for further postgraduate study and research within related fields. Recent graduate roles include Data Scientist, Machine Learning Developer, Python Developer and Software Engineer.
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Courses include:
- Applied data science
- Statistics for data science
- Machine learning
- Software technologies for data science
- Research project preparation
- Plus optional units
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 412 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
You should have a first or strong second-class Bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.
- To apply for this course your undergraduate degree can be in computer science with a strong mathematical focus, mathematics or any joint mathematics subject. Statistics, physics, astrophysics, engineering maths or other science degrees with sufficient baseline maths are also suitable. We'll also consider other subjects with sufficient maths content. Programming experience is an advantage.
- We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
- If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
33200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33200 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
14200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14200 GBP per year during 24 months.
- Home placement fee: £3,945
- Overseas placement fee: £9,225
Living costs for Bath
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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