Overview
You will learn how to support organisations in improving their data capture, management and analysis processes with a focus on efficiency and profit, whilst adhering to the current highest ethical standards.
This course builds on NTU’s experience of upskilling major employers in the region in the areas of data analytics and data science. Our previous experience in work-based learning prepared graduates to take innovative roles in the rapidly changing Data Science industry.
Careers and employability
The industry-focused nature of this course will ensure that you stand out from the crowd when it comes to job applications and pursuing your future career. Nottingham Trent University graduates are widely respected amongst employers and our students are perceived as having the competitive edge due to the hands-on approach of our teaching.
The main objective of the Data Science course is to address the Data Science industry skills needs by producing talented graduates from diverse backgrounds. A consortium of business partners pledged to support the MSc program via offering co-development, delivery and placement opportunities. The official list of project partners include:
- Santander
- ENSEK
- Nottingham City Council
- Capital One
- Fujitsu
- Parexel Informatics
- Make UK
- Intelligent OMICS
- Fair Way Forward Ltd (Tully)
- AECOM
- Uniper
- Walgreen Boots Alliance
- DSTL
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Big Data and its Infrastructure
- Software Engineering
- Statistical Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Deriving Business Value from Data Analytics
- Applied AI and Data Mining
- Research Methods
- Major project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We recommend applying as soon as you are able as we may close the course if it is full.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 724 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a technical or scientific subject, which includes, but is not limited to, sport science, biomedical, economics, information systems and multimedia. Other subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International
15850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15850 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time
- National: £4,400
- International: £7,925
Living costs for Nottingham
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.