Advanced Computer Science (Data Analytics) (MSc)

From science to marketing, engineering to medicine, big data has become crucial to a wide range of industries - especially in recent years. That's why many organisations are keen to employ qualified experts in computing who have a particular focus in data to keep their businesses progressing.

Our Advanced Computer Science (Data Analytics) MSc will equip you with specialist knowledge in this exciting field and allow you to explore a range of advanced topics in computer science.

You'll gain a foundation in topics like data science, as well as the basics of machine learning and knowledge representation. You'll also choose from optional modules focusing on topics like image analysis or text analytics with the chance to broaden your approach with topics like cloud computing.

Studying in our School of Computing gives you access to a whole range of specialist facilities, whilst being taught by academics who are experts in their fields. We're responsible for producing internationally excellent research and have long-established links in industry and with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) which is at the forefront of big data research.

Once you've graduated, you'll be fully equipped with the most up-to-date practices and techniques, alongside the technical skill set you'll need to pursue an exciting career in industry.