• The South Wales University offers an M.Sc in Data Science duration of 1 year.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus and off-campus.
  • Data science is rapidly emerging in organizations and the need for fully trained data scientists, analysts and programmers are in demand now more than ever.
  • Businesses rely on big data to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to make informed decisions and drive business success.
  • In the Data Science course, students will learn how to apply high-level analytical skills and knowledge to solve a range of real-world problems.
  • The MSc Data Science is designed to support students' development of transferable skills and expertise to play a leading role at a technical and practical level in the industry.
  • Additionally, students will work towards a globally recognized qualification, the SAS Joint Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Mining.
  • The Joint Certificate will validate students' skills and ability to use SAS software, giving them a competitive advantage in the job market. 
  • The MSc Data Science has six core taught modules divided into two streams. At the beginning of each stream, students will be taught the fundamentals of applied statistics, computing technology, programming, and database systems.

  • Students existing analytical and technical skills will be developed to understand how to use the industry software used in the workplace, in turn preparing students for their research project.