Data Science (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

Data Science is a new and rapidly expanding discipline that uses scientific approaches, business understanding, data and artificial intelligence to extract knowledge and understanding from the vast quantities of data sources that exist.

Quick Facts:

• Data scientists work with data, including datasets relating to climate change, health and social media to enhance insight, to innovate and to enable data driven decision-making.

• This Data Science (Hons) course from Edinburgh Napier University  teaches you the the best way to learn about data science as it aims to teach you both the theory and practical elements of the subject: manipulating and analysing big data sets to draw meaning and understanding that affect the everyday lives.

• The course starts with a solid grounding in coding, statistics and foundation computing, including human-computer interaction and computer systems.

• You will then learn about data engineering and analysis through database systems, data analytics and data visualisation.  

• In years three and four you will further develop your skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning and undertake an Honours project linked to emerging topics in data science.

Careers

There are many data science jobs available. With a data science degree you can expect to find employment in:

• Data science

• Software development

• Data analysis

• Systems analysis

• Data engineering 

• Machine learning engineering

• Machine learning scientist

• Statistician

• Other opportunities in technology-focused organisations