MSC Data Science - The University of Sunderland

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Data Science
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MSc
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Harness new forms of data

with increasingly powerful
computer techniques. Gain
the technical and practical
skills to analyse big data.
Study a unique course
developed according to the
needs of the employment
sector. Skills Boost NE Discount 
1 Full £7,500 £14,50 CID125

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24 Jan 19 Sep
2022 2022
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The UK Government has identified a huge
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shortage of specialists in data science and
Overview Course structure Facilities Fees an
artificial intelligence. The University of 
Sunderland is looking for a new generation
of idealists, visionaries and problem solvers
to help business, industry and government
make the right decisions in our increasingly
complex and uncertain world.
This course is designed for students who

have computing, STEM experience or prior
experience in working with data (e.g.
statistics), to gain the knowledge and skills
required to work in data science or data
analytics in the real world. We want you to
bring your background with you, whether
you graduated in Psychology, Business,
Geography or Law. We are looking for
people who ask questions, who don’t jump
to conclusions, and who respond with
caution. We want people who are able to
find and communicate the best possible
solutions.
On this course, you'll study subjects

including the fundamentals of data science,
data mining, machine learning, data
analytics and visualisation, and security of
big data. This highly practical course means
you’ll have the opportunity to experience the
latest technologies and tools used in
industry, giving you the confidence to be
productive and effective when you go out
into the workplace.

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Why The course includes practical
experience throughout, enabling
Sunderland was named Smart City
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of the Year 2020 (Digital Leaders
us? you to transfer your new skills to UK). Boasting the second-fastest
industry growth in digital turnover outside
of London, Sunderland is the ideal
The course is 100% coursework-
city to study computing and set up
based with no exams
a business
The digital sector will require over
The department has been a Cisco
2 million new recruits by 2020,
partner for over 10 years
according to Development
Economics 2015
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Course structure
We use a wide variety of teaching
and learning methods which
include lectures, group work,
research, discussion groups,
seminars, tutorials and practical
laboratory sessions. Compared to
an undergraduate course, you will
find that this Masters requires a
higher level of independent
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Assessment
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include written reports and
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research papers, practical
assignments and the Masters 
project.
Modules on
this course
include:
Data Science
Fundamentals (30
credits)
Learn how to use
different types of
data and
understand how to
fuse more than one
dataset together.
Apply a full range of
traditional and
intelligent analytics
to a variety of
datasets and make
use of modern data
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Academic Facilities 
Technical Support Study in a vibrant and supporting 
environment with state-of-the-art
David Goldman facilities and excellent learning
Technology resources. We are also an accredited
cisco academy and have two
Centre 360 laboratories packed with cisco
networking equipment.
IT facilities for

computing,

networks and big

data

Learning Lab
Level 2 Gallery

Library Services
for computing
Project Lab
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Our typical offer is: 2021/22 fees:
check our cookies page for more information. £7,500 if you are from the UK/*Europe
£14,500 if you are an international
Qualification Minimum grade 
student
a bachelor's degree 2022/23 fees: 
GPA 2.5 or higher
(4 years)
£7,750 if you are from the UK/*Europe
£14,750 if you are an international
If you already hold a postgraduate
student
qualification, please see our Applying for
additional postgraduate degrees Help and *European Union (EU), EEA (European
Advice article. Economic Area) and Swiss nationals are
If you don't meet our standard entry classed as international, however, for 22/23
requirements, you can take one of the admission you will receive a European
foundation pathways at our partners student fee scholarship and will pay the
ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more home tuition fee rate for the duration of
information and whether your course is your studies. The discounted fee will be
eligible on our ONCAMPUS page. reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in
our Help and Advice article.
If your qualification is not listed above,
please contact the Student Administration Take a look at the Your Finances section to
team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk find out about the scholarships and
for further advice. bursaries that may be available to you.
We require applicants to hold an This information was correct at the time of

undergraduate degree with a classification publication.
of 2:2 or above in a computing or related
discipline (mathematics, statistics,
engineering), or 2:1 or above in a relevant
non-computing or related discipline (which
has numeracy included and/or application
of big data as a significant theme).
If English is not your first language, please

see our English language requirements.

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The digital sector will require 300,000

new recruits by 2020, with a specific
specialist demand of ‘high-level IT
specialists, such as IT architects, big
data and security specialists’ (UK
commission for Employment and Skills
2013). According to the McKinsey Report
(2011), “the demand of people with data
science skills is predicted to double over
the next five years”.
Employability
Job trends data shows a
15,000% increase in the job
prospects between 2011 and
2012, recognising big data as
the ‘next big thing’ to
revolutionise how we work, live
and communicate (Indeed,
2016).to
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including government agencies,
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high technology companies,
consulting and market research 
firms. Benefit from the
University’s close links with
businesses and employers in
the North East and join an
industry-driven programme.
Businesses and industries

across the UK have identified a
skills gap in data science and
currently the role of a Data
Scientist is one of the highest
paid jobs in the computing
discipline.
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David Nelson Ming Jiang
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
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Basel Barakat
Lecturer of Computer Science (Data
Science)
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Course structure Apply

Harness new forms of data

1 Full £7,500 £14,50 CID125

 Learning, teaching and assessment in 2021/22

This course is designed for students who

On this course, you'll study subjects

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Come and join us!

Join an Open Day 

We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience, to

Entry requirements Fees and finance

We require applicants to hold an This information was correct at the time of

If English is not your first language, please

The digital sector will require 300,000

Businesses and industries

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0191 515 3000

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