Data scientists/analysts are in demand across a large range of sectors, from healthcare to finance, from marketing to transport. This course aims to provide the essential training you will need to be successful in this fast-moving, dynamic field. The course brings together a range of techniques that the modern data scientist needs. You will study modules in mathematics, data analysis and computing and tackle a variety of interesting and engaging problems from the latest research studies, business and industry.

• You will have the chance to equip yourself with transferable and professional skills which prepare you for employment in industry, business, or education.
• You will be provided with the opportunity to develop critical and reflective skills required for problem solving in a wide variety of contexts.
• The course has a particular emphasis on modern applications and the use of appropriate computational methods, software and technology.
• You can expect to improve your knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of the latest data science, as well as the use of computational methods.
• You will have the chance to gain industry-relevant experience* as you apply real-world, commercial software development practices within teams of your peers, preparing you for your career after graduation. *UK and international opportunities  Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.