Overview

Data Science from Northumbria University provides a greater understanding of Big Data and Cloud computing and will equip you with skills needed to tackle realistic Big Data problems. You will use principal machine learning methods, advanced database technologies, data visualisation techniques and statistical approaches to apply modern, analytical and statistical techniques to business data - combining both theoretical and practical approaches. You will also become equipped with programming skills in Python and R for effective, efficient, statistical data analysis.

Careers

You will be well placed to take up a range of roles available in the IT based business world including, but not limited to, Information and Data Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Enterprise Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, and Data Specialist. These roles are in a variety of industries including investment management, healthcare and banking, amongst many others. There is currently high demand for data science specialists in the UK IT sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big Data and Cloud Computing

Principles of Data Science

Advanced Databases

Statistical Programming

Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Statistics Business Information Systems Data Science & Big Data View 427 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject such as computer / information science, engineering, maths, statistics, or a related discipline (e.g. IT, software engineering). Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

14250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.
National

7470 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9960 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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