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Foundation of Data Science

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Data Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Data Science can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Data scientist

Curriculum

  • Ten courses
  • A case study series and a capstone project covering predictive modelling
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data visualisation and big data mining. Admitted students complete three non-credit online preparatory courses first.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • School-leaving qualification equivalent to GCSEs
  • 72 UCAS points (under 21) for the four-year degrees
  • Mature applicants (21+) assessed case by case
  • GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent on course pages.

Accepted academic background

School-leaving qualification equivalent to British GCSEs (international entry requirements page), GCSE Maths grade C/4 equivalent on course pages.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Academic Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£11,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£22,077 GBP

Program details

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
DepartmentComputer Science and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.