Data Science MSc
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
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The MSc in Data Science gives you a solid grounding in data science concepts and technologies for extracting information and constructing knowledge from data.
This course focuses on three core technical themes of data mining, machine learning, and visualisation.
You study computational principles, methods, and systems for a variety of real world applications that require mathematical foundations, programming skills, critical thinking, and ingenuity.
Our brand new £32.5m Computational Foundry lies at the heart of this course. Sophisticated teaching and research equipment include a Vision and Biometric Lab, a Maker Lab, a TechHealth Lab, a Theory Lab, a Cyber Security/Networking Lab, a User Lab and a Visualisation Suite.
With large data sets now available across almost all industry sectors, there is an increasingly high demand for innovative new technologies and skilled data scientists.
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Minimum 2:2 (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline.
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
Costs
Tuition Fees Data Science MSc
| England UK | £9650 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9650 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9650 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9650 | year 1 |
| EU | £20900 | year 1 |
| International | £20900 | year 1 |
| England UK | £10150 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10150 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £10150 | year 1 |
| Wales | £10150 | year 1 |
| EU | £21950 | year 1 |
| International | £21950 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Swansea University
Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.
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