Master of Science [M.Sc] [Data Science] From University of Surrey

• Data Science MSc will prepare you for a career as a data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data architect or a business analyst.
• This programme uniquely addresses the fundamentals of data as well as the technical considerations needed to handle data with increasing scale and complexity.

What you will study

• This course combines in-depth study of the theory and practice of data science with an optional year-long work placement, where you’ll get the chance to apply your knowledge to industry-relevant challenges. A placement also allows you to discover the business value of data-oriented research and development.
• You’ll acquire solid technical knowledge of data science principles and practices, machine learning and data mining, practical business analytics, database systems and cloud computing. You can also customise this MSc with optional modules in information security, natural language processing and advanced artificial intelligence.
• Finally, you’ll complete a dissertation where you can further explore an area that interests you. The dissertation projects involve topical real-world problems, often linked into cutting-edge research.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Facilities:

Students on this course benefit from a range of advanced facilities, including:

• £1.7m multi-purpose Computer Science Laboratory with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
• Six open access PC labs and four dedicated specialist labs
• Specialist desktop solutions, including development software, research packages and dedicated printing
• A high-performance computing (HPC) cluster
• An access grid node (AGN) which provides a 6m screen for video conferencing, presentation sharing and software demonstration
• Free software and free wireless network
• Two common rooms, one for quiet study, available for students to use 24 hours a day.

Careers:

• Graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
• Graduates of this course are in high demand across many sectors, and go on to roles such as data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data architect or business analyst.
• 94 per cent of the computer science postgraduate students go on to employment or further study