Data Science - online (Taught)

The Data Science course develops core skills in data science, covering a mix of practical and theoretical issues integral to careers in many data driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and how to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.

The Data Science course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip and an MSc.

Highlights

• The programme will teach research methods in data science and help you to understand contemporary issues in the field.

• You will discover methods of datamining, from the underlying core theory to practical understanding.

• The programme will help you to understand how to create effective information visualisations and how to engage critically with visual displays of data.

• You will use industry-standard computing resources to employ the full Data Science workflow from data acquisition and processing, through model development and selection, to final deployment and maintenance.

• You will learn optimisation techniques, how to curate and utilise large quantities of data, and how to model and simulate complex systems of data.