Master of Science - Data Science
- 1 year
- Duration
- 23,500 EUR
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Leipzig / Germany
- Location
Program description
Data science is crucial in many facets of the modern world, from business and finance to health and medical, from infrastructure to social studies. To help you reach your professional goals, our Master of Science (MSc) program will provide you with cutting-edge expertise in this exciting and growing industry.
Earning your Master of Science degree in Data Science from Lancaster University in Leipzig will put you in an ideal setting to become an industry expert. You'll start by strengthening your foundational knowledge of both computers and statistics, then go on to more advanced modules that will help you learn cutting-edge technical skills and obtain the professional insight you'll need to succeed in any field.
You will also do a 12-week placement inside industry or as part of an academic research project, in addition to the taught modules. This is an excellent chance to put your knowledge and abilities to use in a real-world setting, allowing you to build your resume and impress potential employers.
The placement study is a major, self-contained investigation. Under the guidance of an academic expert, you will practice the skills necessary to design a project, collect and analyze data, interpret your findings, and present your findings in a formal setting. By conducting this study, you will be able to synthesize your year's worth of learning, develop your problem-solving skills, and gain experience managing a substantial project. You can definitely use this in a future interview and in your career.
Program structure
Modules:
- Data Mining
- Data Science Fundamentals
- MSc Data Science Dissertation
- Programming for Data Scientists
- Statistical Foundations
- Statistical Learning
Optional
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Applied Data Mining
- Building Big Data Systems
- Intelligent Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Optimisation and Heuristics
Price
Fee for two semesters (1 year) is 23500,00 EUR for international students
Requirements for applicants
The following requirements apply for the start of a Master's degree:
- Academic requirements - 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent), including degrees in Business and Management Studies, Economics and other Social Sciences and Engineering.
We may also consider non-standard applicants; please contact us for information.
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.
English Proficiency requirements are:
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- TOEFL IBT Home Edition 94 overall (min of 19 in listening, 19 in reading, 19 in speaking and 22 in writing);
- Pearson PTE Academic 65 overall
- Cambridge English: Advanced CAE/CPE 185 overall
About the university
Lancaster University Leipzig is dedicated to offering an education of the same quality as that offered at universities in the United Kingdom, and it offers a variety of degree programs.
The campus sits in the middle of Leipzig, making it easily accessible for students from all across Germany, the European Union, and the rest of the world.
Upon successful completion of one of the undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, students who study in Leipzig receive their degrees from Lancaster University. It does not matter where a student studied – either at the Leipzig campus or at the main Bailrigg campus in the UK; students are awarded the same degree certificate issued by Lancaster University in the UK. This enables students to apply to any postgraduate programme in Germany, the UK or in any other country in the world. Your Lancaster University degree is internationally recognised and highly valued by institutions and employers.
Lancaster University is among the best in the UK. A top 15 university in the three major UK league tables, the university is also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.
