• MS in Data Science at Durham University is a 1-year program offered on a full-time basis.
  • It is a conversion course with a hard-core of data science, intended to provide Masters-level education rich in the substance of data science for students who hold a first degree that is not highly quantitative, including those in social sciences, the arts, and humanities. 
  • The Master of Data Science is comprised of the following core modules:
    • Introduction to Computer Science
    • Introduction to Statistics for Data Science
    • Ethics and Bias in Data Analytics
    • Machine Learning
    • Programming for Data Science
    • Strategic Leadership
    • Introduction to Mathematics for Data Science
    • Research Project (60 credits)
  • The degree is designed around a pedagogical framework that reflects the core categories of the data science discipline.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.