Overview

The expertise of the staff influences this Data Science and Analytics with Placement Year programme from University of Hertfordshire which explores current research and practice in data science and analytics, extending your knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of obtaining data from various sources, the essential methods for pre-processing and cleaning data, data analytics and modelling.

Why choose this course?

You will gain industrial experience by applying the skills you have learned throughout your studies in a practical environment.

One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism in Data Science and Analytics.

Advanced topics studied include mathematics and programming of data science, data mining, machine learning and neural artificis, and data analytics applications.

Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department.

Computer Science saw 90% of its research ranked as world-leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).

What job can I get?

The master's programme is designed to give Computer Science graduates the specialist, up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research.

The MSc Data Science and Analytics course will equip students with the knowledge and practical skills in data science and analytics from the foundations of data science in mathematics and programming, data mining, machine learning, to data analytics applications.

Successful graduates may pursue a career as a data scientist or data engineer, data analytics consultant, digital marketing manager across a wide range of sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Mining

Neural Networks and Machine Learning

Applied Data Science and Analytics

Data Science and Analytics Masters Project

Team Research and Development Project

Responsible Technology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 416 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

For admission to MSc Data Science and Analytics, the normal requirement is a good honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

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Tuition Fees

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22450 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

15120 GBP / year

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Additional Details

EU Students

Full time £22450 per year

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Why choose this course?

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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