Advanced Data Science University of Derby

Overview

The Advanced Data Science program at University of Derby has been developed in collaboration with industry partners that are global leaders in data and AI solutions, whose platforms are widely used across industry and academia. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with modern analytics software and tools, preparing you for careers in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence. 

You will also have the opportunity to work towards an industry-recognised SAS qualification by taking the relevant professional examinations. Graduates may additionally meet the academic requirements for Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) status, subject to appropriate professional experience after completing the programme.

Highlights

• Gain a critical understanding of the principles, methods and challenges of modern data science, including ethics, trust, and governance in AI systems
• Learn the latest techniques and tools delivered by research-active academics with expertise in data science, artificial intelligence, and real-world analytics
• Build the ability to apply analytical and computational methods to real-world datasets across business, public services, engineering, and digital industries

• Develop independent research and problem-solving skills through a substantial MSc project

Careers

Graduates from the programme will be equipped for careers in business intelligence and data analytics, which includes the analysis and extraction of information from Big Data sets relating to any type of industry or business. Graduates will also gain high level skills and knowledge pertaining to consultancy and entrepreneurship.

The MSc Advanced Data Science will provide you, on successful completion, a step up in your professional development and give you excellent employment potential. There is a growing demand for Advanced Data Science professionals and the programme provides a postgraduate qualification that directly meets the needs of today's working environments with regard to a variety of emerging and innovative technologies and challenges posed by the increasingly complex networked world of modern society.

Information Technology professionals who can identify the root causes of business issues and have the ability to model/analyse complex daily life scenarios as well as complex technical, biological, chemical, engineering, financial or economical systems and processes are much sought after.

As well as offering a route to further study at PhD level, successful completion of this programme will enable you to enter, or return to work, more effectively and communicate your knowledge and skills to a broad audience of people with diverse backgrounds in order to be able to operate in and lead multidisciplinary teams.