Master's programs
Online
72 Months
Expired
MSc in Data Science, Technology and Innovation
Part Time
Regular fees: 915 - 16400 GBP
10 credits £915; 20 credits £1,825; 60 credits £5,470
Total credits required for award: 180
Estimated Total Fees for award: £16,400
Ashley Harper
Demand is growing for high value data specialists across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities. The aim of this unique, modular, online distance learning programme is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science. The programme is designed to fully equip tomorrow’s data professionals, offering different entry points into the world of data science – across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities. Students will develop a strong knowledge foundation of specific disciplines as well as direction in technology, concentrating on the practical application of data research in the real world.
Online learning
Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.
Our online students not only have access to the University of Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.
Programme structure
You can study to an MSc, MSc with Medical Informatics specialism, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Development level.
These credits will be recognised in their own right for postgraduate level credits or may be put towards gaining a higher award such as a PgCert.
Learning outcomes
The modular course structure offers broad engagement at different career stages. Individual courses provide an understanding of modern data-intensive approaches while the programme provides the knowledge base to develop a career that majors in data science in an applied domain.
Career opportunities
This programme is intended for professionals wishing to develop an awareness of applications and implications of data intensive systems. Our aim is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science, through new technological skills and/or better ability to engage with data in target domains of application.
Old College, South Bridge
EH8 9YL Edinburgh , United Kingdom
