Course Highlights

MSc Data Science is a 1 Year, Full-Time, Master’s Level Course taught at Aberystwyth University and here are the top reasons to opt for this course.

• Data Science is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary area, with applications in business, government, public health, and the sciences. There is therefore a huge unfilled demand for graduates with skills in ‘Big Data’
• MSc Data Science course content is designed in an informative manner so that students can pursue a career both in research and the industrial sector
• In 2014, Research Excellence Framework stated that 100% of research from the computer science department of Aberystwyth is either world-leading or internationally recognized for research impact.
• Research Excellence Framework (REF) also stated that 98% of the Department of Computer Science’s research and 100% of the Department of Mathematical Sciences’ research was of internationally recognized standard or higher.
• Graduates from the Department of Computer Science excel in the national subject area of employability.
• You will also get several opportunities to study in departments with links with high-profile companies and a strong focus in the research area.
• You will also get the chance to apply the knowledge from this course to other areas, including your initial undergraduate discipline subject too.

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements: MSc Data Science

• Students with a minimum average score of 50-55% or GCPA 6.0 in a relevant subject from a recognized institution are applicable to apply for this programme.
• Bachelors: 2:2 (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent in any discipline.
• Students with relevant work experience are also encouraged to apply for this programme.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Exams: English language requirements

• IELTS Grade: An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Course Fees

Course Fees: MSc Data Science - For the intake 2023-24

Career Prospects

Understand how MSc Data Science from Aberystwyth University will help you widen your career prospects.

• Data Science is one of the fastest-growing fields and is quite popular due to its versatile job opportunities in the IT sector. There is therefore a huge unfilled demand for graduates with skills in ‘Big Data’.
• It’s an interdisciplinary area that plays a vital role in business, government, public health, and the sciences sector and is implemented for several work purposes.
• The versatile application of data science ranges from customer identification, purchasing patterns alongside monitoring and tracking the diseases spreading in the healthcare industries for implementing better measures to improve an individual’s health.
• Skilled Data Science Graduates are undoubtedly in demand, and now this field is progressing at a tremendous rate.
• Renowned computer science companies visit the ‘Career Fair’ to choose fresh and skilled graduates for suitable job profiles.
• The ‘Career Service’ at the University offers a wide range of facilities to the students in terms of employment.

Career Pathway chosen by Previous Graduates

• Google
• Mark Logic
• Investment Banks
• Product Manager
• Starting own Venture
• Career in Research

Key Learnings

MSc Data Science from Aberystwyth University will definitely help you in overall Development. and learning extraordinary skills.

• You will be taught through multiple lectures, seminars and practical exercises.
• In the first two semesters (September to May ), you will undertake different core modules such as Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems, Applied Data Mining (offered by the Department of Computer Science), Statistical Techniques for Large Data Sets (offered by the Department of Mathematics).
• You will get excellent opportunities while studying in both of these departments.
• In the third semester ( June to September ), you will be asked to work on a dissertation project on the topic of your choice. You also need to submit it for the completion of your MSc degree. 
• Duration of Contact time for MSc Data Science is approximately around 12 hours a week during the first two semesters.
• Though, during the third semester, you need to arrange your own contact time with your supervisor.
• You also need to work on written assignments, programming assignments, practical portfolios, and written examinations. 

Study Benefits

Amazing benefits to study MSc Data Science from Aberystwyth University.

• Those students who pursue data science from Aberystwyth University tend to develop solid skills and qualities and become experienced candidates in this field which lands them an excellent job in the professional place.
• You will develop specialized technical skills in data handling, data management, data analytics and data mining, relational modelling, cryptography, and system security by experts who have comprehensive knowledge about data science.
• In addition, you will also develop strong knowledge about legal, social, ethical and professional issues, which is required in handling data at a large scale. 
• You will also learn about different types of statistical techniques and methods implemented for analysing large datasets.
• Furthermore, you'll also get trained in the study and research skills, problem-solving and analytical abilities, and communication skills through different learning and assessment methods.

Core Modules

The modules mentioned here are applicable for the course content for the upcoming year. It may change in future depending on the requirements.

• Applied Data Mining
• Machine Learning for Intelligent Systems
• Modelling, Managing and Securing Data
• Statistical Methods, Concepts and Tools
• Statistical Concepts for Computational Scientists

Optional Modules

These optional modules are available either fully or partially through Welsh medium.

• Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems
• Programming for Scientists
• Dissertation

Scholarships

Scholarship offered for MSc Data Science by Aberystwyth University

Global Wales Scholarship

• The Global Wales Scholarship is a scholarship award worth £10,000 and is rewarded to the applicants who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree at Aberystwyth University.

Selection Criteria

• You're eligible for this scholarship if you belong to the European Union, India, the USA and Vietnam.
• The scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount. 
• It is funded jointly by a partnership between the Welsh Government, University Wales, The British Council and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
• You also need to pursue a postgraduate degree at Aberystwyth University to be eligible for this scholarship.
• You also need to hold an undergraduate bachelor's degree with a minimum standard equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours classification.
• You must also meet all the English Language requirements asserted by the university as per their guidelines.
• The scholarship funding amount is directly deducted by the relevant tuition fee.
• You need to read all the details of this scholarship carefully before applying to the Global Wales Scholarship official website.

International Accommodation Award

• Under the International Accommodation Award scholarship, the cost of housing is included in the tuition fees of the students (in case the student is living in a specified University residence)

Application Process 

• You will be provided with access to the Accommodation Portal while applying for the course of your choice.
• The portal tends to open in April at the university's official website.
• You will be offered the 'International Accommodation Award for Cwrt Mawr', and if you wish to live here, then you can accept this golden opportunity.
• Although, if you wish to stay at another residence, you need to reject this one and choose the accommodation of your choice.
• A discount of £2000 will be applied to the total cost of the accommodation.

Selection Criteria

• Only those students who wish to pursue a full-time course at Aberystwyth University as a full-time fee payer would be eligible for this scholarship.
• The university would fund no other accommodation except those under the university management.