{"id":496,"date":"2025-11-27T14:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=496"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:59:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T15:59:04","slug":"data-science-msc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/january-courses-welcome\/data-science-msc\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Science MSc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">Data Science MSc<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">Welcome to the MSc Data Science (conversion) programme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are delighted to have you join our academic community and embark on this exciting journey of advanced learning and innovation. This program is designed to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills with contemporary tools and research expertise that will prepare you for impactful careers in data analytics and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout your studies, you will engage with a diverse range of modules\u2014from big data analytics and statistical methods to distributed data and natural language processing\u2014guided by experienced faculty and supported by state-of-the-art resources. We encourage you to take full advantage of collaborative opportunities, research projects and industry connections that will enrich your learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, welcome to the program. Let\u2019s make this an inspiring and transformative journey together! We look forward to supporting you every step of the way and witnessing the remarkable accomplishment you will achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome aboard\u2014your future in Data Science starts here.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-block-teaching\">First block teaching<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week beginning 19 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mondays 9am to 12pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesdays 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>These optional resources will familiarise students to fundamental concepts in Computer Science:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/replit.com\/learn\/100-days-of-python\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Replit 100 Days of Code (Python)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brilliant.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brilliant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.datacamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DataCamp (Free Courses)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaggle.com\/learn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaggle Learn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday 14 January<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1pm to 4pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room DW111<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"international-students\">International students<\/h4>\n\n<p>International students will be required to enrol in-person as part of the event on<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday 14 January<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"induction-activities\">Induction activities<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Programme and modules details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching methodology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employability and Career choices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Dr. Adnan N. Qureshi<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Adnan N. Qureshi received his Ph.D. from the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC), University of Bedfordshire, UK. His research areas include bio-medical image and signal processing, computer vision, machine learning, optimization and autonomous systems. He is Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer of Computer Science.<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Vincent Hall<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. Vincent Hall is currently working as Lecturer in Computer Science. He is an expert in Data Science and Machine Learning with a first UG masters degree in Physics and Astronomy (Leeds). His MSc was in the Physical Sciences \u2013 Life Sciences boundary (Warwick). His PhD entailed creating a Machine Learning method to help Chemists by estimating the structures of proteins with UV light scans. The latest version of this technology, now updated and added to by others, is licenced by Warwick Innovation to Pharma companies, and free for academic use.<\/p>\n\n<p>Alethe Bailey<\/p>\n\n<p>Alethe Bailey has a passion for computer science education and a strong commitment to life-long learning. She is convinced that teachers trained to the highest standards would provide children with the best schooling possible. She worked extensively on a range of computing projects and collaboratively with schools and other establishments to enhance teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. James Williams<\/p>\n\n<p>Dr. James Williams is a Lecturer in Computer Science at Birmingham Newman University, where he delivers modules across the software development and cyber security curriculum. His academic and professional interests centre on the representation and visualization of fuzzy, place-based \u2018platial\u2019 data within geospatial computing, with a growing focus on the application of large language models in this space. James also organises initiatives in student engagement, including events and hackathons, while actively collaborating with industry and local communities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>There will be 3 modules per semester with 9 hours of teaching per week on campus.<\/p>\n\n<p>Your journey into the world of Data Science begins with strong underpinnings. In your first semester, you\u2019ll study distributed data processing, research methods &amp; project management and natural language processing.<\/p>\n\n<p>You\u2019ll learn to critically analyse real-world problems and design effective solutions using contemporary tools and technologies. At the same time, you\u2019ll be introduced to the ethos of the industry, including a critical awareness of professional and ethical considerations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic support<\/a> &#8211; Help with assignments and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing services<\/a> &#8211; Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career services<\/a> &#8211; CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student finance advice<\/a> &#8211; Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability support<\/a> &#8211; Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International support<\/a> &#8211; Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-sky-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c7b72bf80528031cf672c0781243f96e\" id=\"key-information\">Key information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Teaching starts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19 January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subject-leader\">Subject Leader<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Adnan N. 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With the app, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Student-Handbook.webp\" alt=\"Student Handbook\" class=\"wp-image-360\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newmanacuk.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/ExternalWebsiteDocuments\/ERrmffUdeahIrKOaAMuH0MQBSSCBUgPtvwNXEzyo7wbqYg?e=rkxGMi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download (PDF &#8211; 3.68MB)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/birmingham-newman-university-named-the-times-university-of-the-year-for-social-inclusion\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/University-of-the-Year-for-Social-Inclusion-Good-University-Guide-2026-1.webp\" alt=\"University of the Year for - Social Inclusion - Good University Guide 2026\" class=\"wp-image-6218\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:189px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/What-Uni-Student-Choice-Awards-2025-University-of-the-Year-West-Midlands-2.webp\" alt=\"What Uni - Student Choice Awards 2025 - University of the Year - West Midlands\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:267px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/birmingham-newman-university-ranks-among-top-ten-uk-universities-in-nss-2025\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Top-10-Student-Satisfaction-NSS-1.webp\" alt=\"Top 10 Student Satisfaction - NSS\" class=\"wp-image-6217\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:203px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Number-1-for-student-satisfaction-Complete-University-Guide-1.webp\" alt=\"Number 1 for student satisfaction - Complete University Guide\" class=\"wp-image-6215\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:215px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the MSc Data Science (conversion) programme! 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