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Admissions
Email:admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone:01224 262728
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
The field of computing continues to evolve and data science has emerged as a growth area in recent years. This course meets the future demands in industry for handling and the use of complex data in a safe and effective manner, extracting value data which can then be used in strategic decision making.
You will learn about how to store and manage different types of data, how to draw insights from data using a range of techniques including Machine Learning, and how to present insights to your target audience with data visualisation tools. The course particularly emphasises the use of Artificial Intelligence for extracting meaning from data, amongst other uses, and builds towards cutting edge, research led approaches to Machine Learning and other aspects of Artificial Intelligence.
There are two semesters per year. You will typically study 4 modules each semester, with 3-4 hours contact time per module. Modules often have a 1-hour lecture, supported by 2 hours of practical work and sometimes a 1 hour tutorial.
Methods of teaching vary and are chosen to be appropriate to the topic.
The School places strong emphasis on practical computing skills. Most modules involve practical labs with exercises to complete, assisted by staff and demonstrators.
Assessment is frequently by the demonstration of practical skills, either in a time-limited lab session or carried out over a longer period as coursework.
The following entry points are available for this course:
to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A Level.
Preferably to be held in a computing or related discipline
in computing or a relevant discipline
in computing or a relevant discipline
in a computing or relevant discipline
in computing or a relevant discipline
to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade merit in a computing discipline.
to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.
Must be in a relevant discipline
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
to include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. |
We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests. Find out more at the URL providedhttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* | |
| EU & International | £18940* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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Email:admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone:01224 262728
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
At Robert Gordon University