Data is everywhere and affects every aspect of our lives and our society – from fitness trackers to online shopping to social media. Data is used to understand human behaviour, and to inform policy, journalism and strategy.
This course is for you if you:
are a graduate in the social sciences, business or the humanities
have an interest in data and data-driven methods
plan a career in the field of data science.
Understanding how and why data is used, and the societal and ethical implications of doing so, are at the heart of this MSc. On the course, you’ll explore:
modern information and communication technologies
the python programming language
probability theory, statistics, linear algebra and calculus
machine learning techniques
ethics and interpretability.
You can choose to focus your studies on digital media, or on innovation and policy.
You’ll learn from experts at the forefront of their fields. Collaboration with our industry partners will give you career development opportunities.