Data Science

Overview

Throughout this Data Science MSci course from The University of Exeter you'll:

• Develop fundamental mathematical and computational techniques via a mixture of individual and group learning

• Our programmes support you in becoming an outstanding, dynamic problem solver with an excellent technical skillset, preparing you for a fantastic array of professions that require the technical expertise of a data scientist

• Taught by active researchers who are experts in their fields, covering the core areas of mathematics and computer science while introducing you to applied data science as well as social context

• Research projects in each academic year will allow you to develop research and project management skills in an area of interest, using real world datasets and guided by a leading academic supervisor

• Pursue your studies to Masters level in your final year with the freedom to choose advanced modules to suit your interests

Career opportunities:

There is an established strong market demand for suitably skilled data scientists and data science skills are increasingly being sought across the sectors, particularly by the finance and accounting industries, supermarkets, online retailers such as Amazon, and the NHS.

This Data Science course at The University of Exeter has been developed with partner employers, including IBM, the Met Office, South West Water, Black Swan and Oxygen House and has been designed to deliver skills that are most valued by employers. Modules will use the employers’ methods, platforms, software and data, to ensure that they are fully reflective of workplace practice. Throughout your studies you will conduct individual and group projects using real world data sets.

This course will prepare you to be an outstanding dynamic problem solver with an excellent technical skillset. In addition to learning the core principles of Mathematics and Computer Science, you will learn soft skills that employers have told us they are looking for, such as communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.