urham University International Study Centre is delighted to announce the addition of a new progression degree, MDS Master of Data Science.
The one-year postgraduate degree is available for progression from the Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering from September 2021. Students can study either the two-term or three-term Pre-Masters programme and progress to this degree, upon achieving the required grades (70% overall/GPA and 60% in English/AES).
The MDS Data Science degree at Durham University is suitable for students who hold a first degree that is not highly quantitative, including those in social sciences, the arts and humanities. The introductory modules bring students with non-technical degrees up to speed, focusing on understanding in practice. The core modules introduce students to the full range of data science methods with the optional modules allowing them to focus on an area of interest. Full details about the MDS degree can be found here.
Due to the sheer amount of complex data being collected in today’s world and the increased need for data scientists, it has become one of the fastest growing career areas.
Please note: places are limited to 10 for this progression degree.
Find out more about the pathway programme that can lead students to this exciting Masters degree here.