Glasgow - MSc Data Science 글래스고 데이터사이언스 석사

DATA SCIENCE MSc

The Masters in Data Science is a specialist version of the MSc (Computing Science) which will provide you with a thorough grounding in the analysis and use of large data sets together with experience of conducting a substantial development or research project focused on Data Science techniques, preparing you for responsible positions in the Big Data and IT industries.

• Teaching start: September

• MSc: 12 months full-time

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Core courses

• PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (H)

Provides a short, intensive, hands-on introduction to the software and tools necessary for the MSc programmes in Computing Science: the Java and Python programming languages, associated tools, and the LINUX operating system.

• RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (M)

This course covers the fundamental principles of the scientific method, and the core skills of planning, designing, executing, evaluating and presenting research. In addition, it introduces the social, ethical, legal, and professional issues involved in the widespread deployment of information technology

• INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS (M)

To give students a grounding in foundational elements of data science theory and systems, including Data transformations, Database Systems, and practical data processing pipelines.

• MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DATA SCIENTISTS (M)

A basic introduction to the field of artificial intelligence focusing on an introduction to the foundations of machine learning, based around a series of practical case studies using data from a range of research areas.

• MSC PROJECT FOR COMPUTING SCIENCE+

Specialist courses (choose at least four)

• DEEP LEARNING (M)
• INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (M)
• WEB SCIENCE (M)
• RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS (M)
• TEXT AS DATA - AN INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENT ANALYTICS (M)

Security courses (choose at least one)

• CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS FOR MSC (M)
• HUMAN-CENTRED SECURITY (M)

Optional courses (choose at most one)

• HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION DESIGN AND EVALUATION (M)
• INTERNET TECHNOLOGY (M)
• SECURED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (M)

University of Glasgow - Postgraduate study - Taught degree programmes A‑Z - Data Science

 

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25750

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA 3.0/4 or equivalent) with Computing Science as a major subject. " 컴퓨터공학 전공자 선발"

English language requirements

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• One reference letter on headed paper
• Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
• Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
• A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Guidance notes for using the online application

• Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
• Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
• Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
• Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
• Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
• English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
• Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.

Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.

Application deadlines

International & EU applicants

Round 2

• Dates for applying: 16 November to 15 December 2021
• You should receive our decision by 16 March 2022