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Data Science and Analytics (MSc)
at Cardiff University

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 22,950
Country Rank#19
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Learn from our network of experts

We have a cross-disciplinary network of experts across the School of Mathematics, the School of Computer Science and Informatics andd other University research groups.

Industry experience

Gain valuable work experience on professional work placements and projects with leading data science practitioners in the UK and abroad.

Solve real-world problems

This course incorporates project-based learning using real-world datasets and problems.

New teaching facilities

Some of your modules will be taught in our newly-renovated Turing Suite.

Laptop provided

You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.

This course will equip students with a theoretical understanding and practical experience of applying methods drawn from data science and analytics. You will develop a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and applying modelling tools to help businesses and government organisations make better decisions.

On completion of the course, you will be well placed to progress into a variety of roles in data-intensive industries or a related research career.

This one-year degree, part of the Data Science courses in UK, falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Mathematics.

Course Content

This is a two-stage programme taught over one year for a total of 180 credits. The taught stage is 120 credits, followed by a 60-credit research project.

Core modules for year one

Module title	Module code	Credits
Data Visualisation	CMT218	20 credits
Applied Machine Learning	CMT307	20 credits
Computational Data Science	CMT309	20 credits
Foundations of Operational Research and Analytics	MAT021	20 credits
Foundations of Statistics and Data Science	MAT022	20 credits
Dissertation	MAT099	60 credits

Optional modules for year one

Module title	Module code	Credits
Distributed and Cloud Computing	CMT202	20 credits
Human Centric Computing	CMT206	20 credits
Databases and Modelling	CMT220	20 credits
Time Series and Forecasting	MAT005	10 credits
Supply Chain Modelling	MAT006	10 credits
Statistics and Operational Research in Government	MAT007	10 credits
Healthcare Modelling	MAT009	10 credits
Credit Risk Scoring	MAT012	10 credits
Mathematical Methods for Data Mining	MAT700	10 credits

Entry Requirement
Academic requirements:

Typically, you will need to have either:
- a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as engineering, mathematics or science, or an equivalent international degree
- a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.

Application deadline:

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.

Selection process:

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status
- Year one £10,200
Fees for overseas status
- Year one £24,950
Additional costs

The University considers that the following costs do not need to be covered by schools as they are either not essential or are basic costs that a student should be expected to cover themselves:
- Calculators
- General stationery
- Text books (assumed to be available in the library)
- Non-essential copying / printing.
If there are optional costs/fees to be covered by the student, these are not a requirement to pass the degree. The exception to this is the cost of printing and binding of the final dissertation for submission, which must be paid for by the student.
Career Prospect
The skills you gain during the programme will equip you for graduate roles in this field. Previous postgraduates have gone on to work with a variety of companies and Government organisations including the Office for National Statistics, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, British Airways, Network Rail, UK Government, The Financial Times, Virgin Media, Welsh Water and Admiral Insurance.

Cost Of Studying At Cardiff University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Data Science and Analytics (MSc) at Cardiff University