Program Overview
This Master's program in Data Science and AI provides a flexible curriculum with pathways in Computing and AI, Business Intelligence, and more. Students gain hands-on experience through industry placements or research projects, preparing them for careers in data science with starting salaries ranging from £36,000 - £55,000. The program has been ranked 51-70 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, and alumni have secured roles at leading companies like Amazon and Deloitte.
Program Outline
Designed in co-operation with industry, you will learn how data science and AI work together with real industry-specific projects and through guest lectures from professional data scientists. Upon graduation, you will have the confidence to apply data science techniques that enable companies to use artificial intelligence to gain insights and make better decisions. This Master's has been pivotal in launching the career of hundreds of in demand data scientists with a high starting salary.
Outline:
- Term 1, core data science modules:
- Study five core modules that span the breadth of data science including the fundamentals of statistics and programming in Python and R; modern machine learning; and artificial intelligence. This term is essential in providing the foundations for you to advance your knowledge and technical skills in your chosen pathway.
- Term 2, specialist modules:
- Study three modules in this term and choose your specialist pathway that aligns with your interests and career goals:
- Computing and Artificial Intelligence
- Business Intelligence
- Environmental Data Science
- Health Data Science
- Societal Data Science
- Term 3, industry placement:
- Apply the knowledge and skills you've gained in the previous 2 terms with a 14-week placement, either within industry, or as part of an academic research project. Our students really value this experience, with many offered jobs at the end, and many find that it builds confidence and adds weight to their CV.
- The placement is the equivalent to a substantial research project or dissertation. This means that an academic specialist will supervise you, as you will develop your ability to formulate a project plan, gather and analyse data, interpret your results, and present findings in a professional environment. This research will be an opportunity to bring together everything you have learnt over the year, expand your problem-solving abilities and manage a significant project.
Careers:
Our graduates find careers in a range of data-related positions, including as data scientists, statisticians, and data analysts. Starting salaries are also highly competitive, ranging from £36,000 - £55,000.
- Enterprise education: Lancaster University is committed to providing its entrepreneurial students with the support they need to launch their enterprises. We understand that you may wish to start your own company as soon as possible. We offer you the opportunity to incorporate an Enterprise Project into your course, instead of a industry placement. You may prefer to complete your studies with a project that will form the basis of a future enterprise, and we help you to develop your ideas. This service includes one-to-one support and advice on work experience, employability skills and careers.
Other:
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 Lancaster University has been ranked 51-70 for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
Location
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Home
| £13,600 | £6,800
International
| £29,150 | £14,575
