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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2023/4


TSXX-AWM06: MSc Data Science and Statistics

Route: MSc Data Science and Statistics


Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE AND STATISTICS


Mode of Attendance: Full-time incorporating placement

[Page last updated: 27 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
NFAAR-PGT - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
None
DACS 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: 120; Project credits: 30

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


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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:
This unit has a duration of 12 months from the end of Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50250 Placement 60 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

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

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.