Course summary

Data Science Data science combines powerful computing technology, sophisticated statistical methods, and expert subject knowledge to analyse and gain practical insights from the huge amounts of data produced by modern societies. This new course combines the expertise of internationally renowned statisticians and mathematicians, computer scientists and machine learners to ensure that you develop the expertise and quantitative skills required for a successful future career in the field. You'll gain a systematic understanding of key aspects of knowledge associated with data science and the capability to deploy established approaches accurately. You learn to analyse and solve problems using a high level of skill in calculation and manipulation of the material in the following areas: data mining and modelling, artificial intelligence techniques/statistical machine learning and big data analytics. Your Future You graduate with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of data science and a range of professional skills, including:

• programming

• modelling

• design

• think critically

• communicate your ideas and opinions

• analyse situations and troubleshoot problems

• work independently or as part of a team