Overview

The master's degree in Fundamental Principles of Data Science from University of Barcelona's students will develop the ability to modify algorithms and create new ones, to adapt to the specific needs of a problem. Consequently, the course includes aspects that cover a wide area: computational algebra, optimisation or probabilistic programming, automatic learning techniques and deep learning, complex networks, recommendation systems, applications to natural language processing, time series, extraction of information in images, and support for infrastructures that process big data.

Learning objectivesThe Master's Degree in Fundamental Principles of Data Science aims to provide the tools, knowledge and competences required to work effectively as a data scientist. The course focuses on the competences required to understand, modify and create algorithms, analytical and exploratory methods and techniques; as well as leadership abilities and the development of effective data-based projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Numerical Linear Algebra
Optimization
Bayesian Statistics and Probabilistic Programming
Machine Learning
Agile Data Learning
Presentation and Data Visualisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-23 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 39 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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General requirements

An official Spanish university degree;
A university degree issued by a university regulated by the European Higher Education Area which would entitle the applicant to enrol on an equivalent master's degree course in any other EHEA-regulated institution;

A university degree issued by a university outside the EHEA framework, although in this case applicants must obtain either prior validation of their degree certificate, or the University of Barcelona's official, written recognition that their degree certificate adequately qualifies them for EHEA university master's degree studies.
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Tuition Fee

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International

4920 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 82 EUR per credit during 12 months.
EU/EEA

1680 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28 EUR per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Barcelona

Funding

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