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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2022/23


TSXX-AFM06: MSc Data Science and Statistics

Leading to the award of:


Mode of Attendance: Full-time

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DAPS and exit awards:
 TSXX-AFL06: PG Dip Data Science and Statistics
TSXX-AFC06: PG Cert Data Science and Statistics
Programme progression requirement:
 50
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Academic Year: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50266 Applied data science 12 Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50264 Machine learning 1 6 Credits
CM50267 Software technologies for data science 12 Credits
XX50215 Statistics for data science 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA50258 Applied statistics 6 Credits
MA50259 Statistical design of investigations 6 Credits
MA50260 Statistical modelling 6 Credits
MA50261 Research project preparation 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA50262 Dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
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