Masters Degrees (Machine Learning)

This MSc teaches advanced analytical and computational skills for success in a data rich world. Designed to be both mathematically rigorous and relevant, the programme covers fundamental aspects of machine learning and statistics, with potential options in information retrieval, bioinformatics, quantitative finance, artificial intelligence and machine vision.

Degree information

The programme aims to provide graduates with the foundational principles and the practical experience needed by employers in the area of machine learning and statistics. Graduates of this programme will have had the opportunity to develop their skills by tackling problems related to industrial needs or to leading-edge research.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research project (60 credits). Please note that not all combinations of optional modules will be available due to timetabling restrictions.

Core modules
-Supervised Learning
-Statistical Modelling and Data Analysis
-Graphical Models or Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning
Plus one of:
-Applied Bayesian Methods
-Statistical Design of Investigations
-Statistical Computing
-Statistical Inference

Optional modules - students select 60 credits from the following list:
-Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
-Affective Computing and Human-Robot Interaction
-Applied Bayesian Methods
-Approximate Inference and Learning in Probabilistic Models
-Computational Modelling for Biomedical Imaging
-Information Retrieval and Data Mining
-Machine Vision
-Selected Topics in Statistics
-Optimisation
-Statistical Design of Investigations
-Statistical Inference
-Statistical Natural Language Programming
-Stochastic Methods in Finance
-Stochastic Methods in Finance 2
-Advanced Topics in Statistics
-Mathematical Programming and Research Methods
-Intelligent Systems in Business

Dissertation/report
All MSc students undertake an independent research project, which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words.

Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions, practical sessions and project work. Student performance is assessed through unseen written examinations, coursework, practical application and the project assessment process.

Careers

There is a strong national and international demand for graduates with skills at the interface of traditional statistics and machine learning. Substantial sectors of UK industry, including leading, large companies already make extensive use of computational statistics and machine learning techniques in the course of their business activities. Globally there are a large number of very successful users of this technology, many located in the UK. Areas in which expertise in statistics and machine learning is in particular demand include; finance, banking, insurance, retail, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and computer security. Graduates have gone on to further study at, for example, the Universities of Cambridge, Helsinki, Chicago, as well as at UCL. The MSc is also ideal preparation for a PhD, in statistics, machine learning or a related area.

Top career destinations for this degree:
-Statistical and Algorithm Analyst, Telemetry
-Decision Scientist, Everline
-Computer Vision Researcher, Slyce
-Data Scientist, YouGov
-Research Engineer, DeepMind

Employability
Scientific experiments and companies now routinely generate vast databases and machine learning and statistical methodologies are core to their analysis. There is a considerable shortfall in the number of qualified graduates in this area internationally. CSML graduates have been in high demand for PhD positions across the sciences. In London there are many companies looking to understand their customers better who have hired our CSML graduates. Similarly graduates now work in companies in, amongst others, Germany, Iceland, France and the US in large-scale data analysis. The finance sector has also hired several graduates recently.

Why study this degree at UCL?

The Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML) is a major European Centre for machine learning having coordinated the PASCAL European Network of Excellence.

Coupled with the internationally renowned Gatsby Computational Neuroscience and Machine Learning Unit, and UCL Statistical Science, this MSc programme draws on world-class research and teaching talents. The centre has excellent links with world-leading companies in internet technology, finance and related information areas.

The programme is designed to train students in both the practical and theoretical sides of machine learning. A significant grounding in computational statistics is also provided.

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There is a high demand from industry worldwide, including from substantial sectors in the UK, for graduates with skills at the interface of traditional statistics and machine learning. MRes graduates benefit from the department’s excellent links in finding employment; this programme is also ideal preparation for a research career.

Degree information

The programme aims to provide graduates with the foundational principles and the practical experience needed by employers in the areas of computational statistics and machine learning (CSML). Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills by tackling problems related to industrial needs or to leading-edge research. They also undertake a nine-month research project which enables the department to more fully assess their research potential.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a dissertation/report (105 credits).

Core modules
-Investigating Research
-Researcher Professional Development

Optional modules - students select three modules from the following:
-Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
-Statistical Inference
-Applied Bayesian Methods
-Approximate Inference and Learning in Probabilistic Models
-Graphical Models
-Information Retrieval and Data Mining
-Inverse Problems in Imaging
-Machine Vision
-Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning
-Statistical Computing
-Statistical Inference
-Statistical Models and Data Analysis
-Supervised Learning
-Selected Topics in Statistics

Dissertation/report
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a substantial dissertation.

Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars. Lectures are often supported by laboratory work with assistance from demonstrators. Students liaise with their academic or industrial supervisor to choose a study area of mutual interest for the research project. Performance is assessed by unseen written examinations, coursework and the research dissertation.

Careers

Graduates have gone on to further study at, for example, the Universities of Cambridge, Helsinki, and Chicago, as well as at UCL. Similarly, CSML graduates now work in companies in Germany, Iceland, France and the US in large-scale data analysis. The finance sector is also particularly interested in CSML graduates.

Employability
Scientific experiments and companies now routinely generate vast databases, and machine learning and statistical methodologies are core to their analysis. There is a considerable shortfall in the number of qualified graduates in this area internationally, while in London there are many companies looking to understand their customers better who have hired CSML graduates. Computational statistics and machine learning skills are in particular demand in areas including finance, banking, insurance, retail, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and computer security. CSML graduates have obtained PhD positions both in machine learning and related large-scale data analysis, and across the sciences.

Why study this degree at UCL?

The Centre for Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (CSML) is a major European Centre for machine learning, having coordinated the PASCAL European Network of Excellence.

UCL CSML is a major European centre for machine learning, having organised the PASCAL European Network of Excellence which represents the largest network of machine learning researchers in Europe.

UCL Computer Science graduates are particularly valued by the world’s leading organisations in internet technology, finance, and related information areas, as a result of the department’s strong international reputation and ideal location close to the City of London.

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The Machine Learning MSc at UCL is a truly unique programme and provides an excellent environment to study the subject. It introduces the computational, mathematical and business views of machine learning to those who want to upgrade their expertise and portfolio of skills in this domain.

Degree information

Students develop an understanding of the principles underlying the development and application of new techniques in this area, alongside an awareness of, and ability to analyse the range and scope of algorithms and approaches available, and design, develop and evaluate appropriate algorithms and methods for new problems and applications.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits), six optional modules (90 credits) and a research project (60 credits).

Core modules
-Supervised Learning
-Either Graphical Models
OR
-Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning

Optional modules
-Machine Vision
-Bioinformatics
-Information Retrieval and Data Mining
-Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
-Inverse Problems in Imaging
-Affective Computing and Human-Robot Interaction
-Approximate Inference and Learning in Probabilistic Models
-Applied Machine Learning
-Computational Modelling for Biomedical Imaging
-Programming and Mathematical Methods for Machine Learning
-Statistical Natural Language Programming
-Numerical Optimisation

Dissertation/report
All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation ( maximum length of 120 pages) in the form of a project report.

Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, class discussions and project supervision. Student performance is assessed though a combination of unseen written examination, coursework (much of which involves programming and/or data analysis), practical application, and the research project.

Careers

Graduates from this programme have an excellent employment record. Substantial sectors of UK industry, including leading, large companies already make extensive use of intelligent systems techniques in the course of their business activities, and the UK has a number of very successful developers and suppliers of the technology. Students also benefit from strong corporate and academic connections within the UCL Computer Science alumni network.

Graduates have machine learning research degrees in domains as diverse as robotics, music, psychology, bioinformatics at the universities of Basel, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Nairobi, Oxford and at UCL. Graduates have also found positions with multi national companies such as BAE Systems and BAE Detica.

Top career destinations for this degree:
-Software Engineer, Bisual
-PhD Computer Programming, Newcastle University
-Software Developer, Total Gas & Power
-Risk Analyst, National Bank of Greece
-Research Engineer, Xerox Research Centre India

Employability
Scientific experiments and companies now routinely generate vast databases and machine learning and statistical methodologies are core to their analysis. There is a considerable shortfall in the number of qualified graduates in this area internationally. Machine Learning graduates have been in high demand for PhD positions across the sciences. In London there are many companies looking to understand their customers better who have hired our graduates. Similarly graduates now work in companies in, amongst others, Germany, Iceland, France and the US in large-scale data analysis. The finance sector has also hired several graduates recently.

Why study this degree at UCL?

UCL Computer Science is recognised as a world leader in teaching and research, and our Master's programmes have some of the highest employment rates and starting salaries.

We take an experimental approach to our subject, enjoy the challenge and opportunity of entrepreneurial partnerships and place a high value on our extensive range of industrial collaborations.

This MSc is one of the few leading Master's programmes entirely dedicated to machine learning. It combines a rigorous theoretical academic framework along with specific knowledge of a variety of application fields to fast-track your commercial career or to prepare for PhD research.

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This degree, offered by the Department of Computer Science, allows you to develop a deeper understanding of Machine Learning – the science of systems that can learn from data – which companies such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo require to create, innovate, and define the next generation of search and analysis technologies.

See the website https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience/coursefinder/mscmachinelearning.aspx

Why choose this course?

- Big Data is now part of every sector and function of the global economy. Planning and strategic decision-making processes rely on large pools of data that need to be captured, aggregated, stored, and analysed.

- You will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Machine Learning techniques, which are used by companies such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to develop the next generation of search and analysis technologies. People with this set of skills are in short supply and high demand.

- You will have the opportunity to choose options among an exciting range of topics in Computer Science, Economics, Information Security, Management and Mathematics.

- You will also be well prepared to pursue studies at PhD level, which several companies prefer for their research laboratories and more advanced roles.

- Industry connections have informed the content and design of the course. External contacts in both academia and industry enrich the programme of seminars and guest lectures, which are an integral part of the course.

- Royal Holloway is located in the ‘M4 corridor’, west of London, a major high-technology hub also called ‘England’s Silicon Valley’.

- Royal Holloway is a very prestigious university in which to study. We are ranked not only as one of the 16 most beautiful universities in the world, but also one of the best: in 2012/13, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the College 15th in the UK, 45th in Europe and 119th in the world.

Department research and industry highlights

- The excellence of our research in Machine Learning is recognized worldwide, and the topics taught reflect that excellence.

- In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the Department ranked 11th among UK Computer Science departments for its research output.

- The Department is ranked third in the UK for graduate employability by the Times Good University Guide 2013.

- The Department has an Industrial Liaison Board that comprises senior representatives from Microsoft, Cognex, CSC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kalido, Bathwick Group, Pentatonix, Blackrock, Oracle, Investec and QubeSoft.

Course content and structure

You will take taught modules during Term One (October to December) and Term Two (January to March). Examinations are held in May. You then take an industrial placement, after which you come back for your project/dissertation (12 weeks).

On completion of the course graduates will have:
- A highly analytical approach to problem solving.
- A strong background in data modelling and business intelligence.
- Knowledge of computational and statistical data analysis.
- A background in machine learning, statistics, and data mining.
- Ability to develop, validate, and use effectively machine learning models and statistical models.
- Ability to apply machine learning and data mining techniques to Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with software to automate tasks and perform data analysis.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with structured, unstructured, and time-series data.
- Ability to extract value and insight from data.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with methods and techniques such as clustering, regression, support vector machines, boosting, decision trees, neural networks.
- Appreciation and knowledge of non-statistical approaches to data analysis and machine learning.
- Ability to work with software packages such as MATLAB and R.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with relational databases (SQL), non-relational databases (mongodb), as well as with Hadoop/pig scripting and other big data manipulation techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with Python, Perl, and Shell Scripting.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework and a dissertation. The placement is assessed as part of your degree.

Employability & career opportunities

Our graduates are among the most employable in the UK – we rank third in the UK for graduate employability – and, in recent years, have entered many different Computer Science-related roles including network systems design and engineering, web development and production. Other graduates choose to enter careers with a management or financial slant. Our graduates have found employment at a wide range of organisations including Logica, British Telecom, British Aerospace, Microsoft, Amazon.com, American Express, Sky and Orbis Technology. At the same time, this course also equips you with a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

Your careers ambitions are supported by our College Careers Service, located right next door to the Department. They offer application and interview coaching, career strategy discussions, and the opportunity to network with major employers on campus. Our careers service is provided by the Careers Group, the main provider of graduate recruitment services in London.

How to apply

Applications for entry to all our full-time postgraduate degrees can be made online https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/postgraduate/applying/howtoapply.aspx .

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This degree, offered by the Department of Computer Science, allows you to develop a deeper understanding of Machine Learning – the science of systems that can learn from data – which companies such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo require to create, innovate, and define the next generation of search and analysis technologies.

As part of the course, you will take an industrial placement, where you will gain valuable experience by putting your knowledge and skills into practice.

See the website https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience/coursefinder/mscmachinelearning(yearinindustry).aspx

Why choose this course?

- Big Data is now part of every sector and function of the global economy. Planning and strategic decision-making processes rely on large pools of data that need to be captured, aggregated, stored, and analysed.

- You will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Machine Learning techniques, which are used by companies such as Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to develop the next generation of search and analysis technologies. People with this set of skills are in short supply and high demand.

- You will have the opportunity to choose options among an exciting range of topics in Computer Science, Economics, Information Security, Management and Mathematics.

- You will also be well prepared to pursue studies at PhD level, which several companies prefer for their research laboratories and more advanced roles.

- Taking a placement is an excellent opportunity to gain industrial experience (which gives you an extra edge when applying for jobs in the future) and acquire skills that can only be fully picked up in a work environment.

- Industry connections have informed the content and design of the course. External contacts in both academia and industry enrich the programme of seminars and guest lectures, which are an integral part of the course.

- Royal Holloway is located in the ‘M4 corridor’, west of London, a major high-technology hub also called ‘England’s Silicon Valley’.

- Royal Holloway is a very prestigious university in which to study. We are ranked not only as one of the 16 most beautiful universities in the world, but also one of the best: in 2012/13, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the College 15th in the UK, 45th in Europe and 119th in the world.

Department research and industry highlights

- The excellence of our research in Machine Learning is recognized worldwide, and the topics taught reflect that excellence.

- In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the Department ranked 11th among UK Computer Science departments for its research output.

- The Department is ranked third in the UK for graduate employability by the Times Good University Guide 2013.

- The Department has an Industrial Liaison Board that comprises senior representatives from Microsoft, Cognex, CSC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kalido, Bathwick Group, Pentatonix, Blackrock, Oracle, Investec and QubeSoft.

Course content and structure

You will take taught modules during Term One (October to December) and Term Two (January to March). Examinations are held in May. You then take an industrial placement, after which you come back for your project/dissertation (12 weeks).

On completion of the course graduates will have:
- A highly analytical approach to problem solving.
- A strong background in data modelling and business intelligence.
- Knowledge of computational and statistical data analysis.
- A background in machine learning, statistics, and data mining.
- Ability to develop, validate, and use effectively machine learning models and statistical models.
- Ability to apply machine learning and data mining techniques to Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with software to automate tasks and perform data analysis.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with structured, unstructured, and time-series data.
- Ability to extract value and insight from data.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with methods and techniques such as clustering, regression, support vector machines, boosting, decision trees, neural networks.
- Appreciation and knowledge of non-statistical approaches to data analysis and machine learning.
- Ability to work with software packages such as MATLAB and R.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with relational databases (SQL), non-relational databases (mongodb), as well as with Hadoop/pig scripting and other big data manipulation techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with Python, Perl, and Shell Scripting.
- Work experience and appreciation of how your work fits into the organizational and development processes of a company.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework and a dissertation. The placement is assessed as part of your degree.

Employability & career opportunities

Our graduates are among the most employable in the UK – we rank third in the UK for graduate employability – and, in recent years, have entered many different Computer Science-related roles including network systems design and engineering, web development and production. Other graduates choose to enter careers with a management or financial slant. Our graduates have found employment at a wide range of organisations including Logica, British Telecom, British Aerospace, Microsoft, Amazon.com, American Express, Sky and Orbis Technology. At the same time, this course also equips you with a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

Your careers ambitions are supported by our College Careers Service, located right next door to the Department. They offer application and interview coaching, career strategy discussions, and the opportunity to network with major employers on campus. Our careers service is provided by the Careers Group, the main provider of graduate recruitment services in London.

How to apply

Applications for entry to all our full-time postgraduate degrees can be made online https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/postgraduate/applying/howtoapply.aspx .

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This is a twelve-month MPhil programme, taught from within our Information Engineering Division, with a unique, joint emphasis on both machine learning and on speech and language technology. The course aims: to teach the state of the art in machine learning, speech and language processing; to give students the skills and expertise necessary to take leading roles in industry; to equip students with the research skills necessary for doctoral study.

See the website http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegmpmsl

Course detail

By the end of the programme, students will have acquired:

- a knowledge of the fundamental techniques in machine learning and how to apply these techniques to a range of practical problems;
- a deep understanding of the fundamental problems in speech and language processing and the technologies that form the current state-of-the art;
- a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to the area of their chosen research topic;
- presentation skills through presenting their research in progress;
- the methodological and other technical skills necessary for research in their chosen area;
- the ability to critically assess the technical literature in machine learning and speech and language processing and related topics;
- directly marketable skills in computing, speech and language processing, machine learning, and the data sciences;
- collaborative skills through working with other students on the practical exercises and with PhD students and Research Assistants while carrying out their research project;
- experience in large-scale computing for machine learning and speech and language processing;
- an understanding of how to define and conduct a research project.

Format

Students will spend the Michaelmas and Lent terms undertaking taught course modules. There will be an equivalent of ten 'full' core modules (ie, equivalent to a 16 lecture course), in addition to an elective option which can be chosen from a broad variety of modules. From mid-Lent term through the end of the course, students will conduct a substantial research project leading to a dissertation.

The taught modules will be in a range of styles: traditional lecture courses, lecture courses with associated practical classes, reading clubs, and seminar style modules. The course will emphasize coursework in several of the taught modules. Software projects aimed at implementing algorithms and modelling methods will be central to the practical modules and the research project.

Students can expect to receive reports at least termly on the Cambridge Graduate Supervision Reporting System. They will receive comments on items of coursework, and will have access to a University supervisor for their dissertation. All students will also have personal access to the Course Director and the other staff delivering the course.

Assessment

Students will write a dissertation of no more than 15,000 words. An oral presentation will be compulsory, and will contribute to the assessment of the dissertation.

Several of the core courses are examined wholly or mainly through coursework. Some elective options will also be examined through coursework.

Several of the core courses are examined wholly or mainly through written examination. Some of the elective options will also be examined through written examination.

At the discretion of the Examiners, candidates may be required to take an additional oral examination on the work submitted during the course, and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls.

Continuing

Students wishing to apply for continuation to the PhD would normally be expected to attain an overall mark of 70%.

How to apply: http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying

Funding Opportunities

There are no specific funding opportunities advertised for this course. For information on more general funding opportunities, please follow the link below.

General Funding Opportunities http://www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/funding

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Machine learning, data mining and high-performance computing are concerned with the automated analysis of large-scale data by computer, in order to extract the useful knowledge hidden in it. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence methods, this technology builds computer systems capable of learning from past experience, allowing them to adapt to new tasks, predict future developments, and provide intelligent decision support. Bristol's recent investment in the BlueCrystal supercomputer - and our Exabyte University research theme - show our commitment to research at the cutting edge in this area.

This programme is aimed at giving you a solid grounding in machine learning, data mining and high-performance computing technology, and will equip you with the skills necessary to construct and apply these tools and techniques to the solution of complex scientific and business problems.

Programme structure

Your course will cover the following core subjects:
-Introduction to Machine Learning
-Research Skills
-Statistical Pattern Recognition
-Uncertainty Modelling for Intelligent Systems

Depending on previous experience or preference, you are then able to take optional units which typically include:
-Artificial Intelligence with Logic Programming
-Bio-inspired Artificial Intelligence
-Cloud Computing
-Computational Bioinformatics
-Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics Algorithms
-Computational Neuroscience
-High Performance Computing
-Image Processing and Computer Vision
-Robotics Systems
-Server Software
-Web Technologies

You must then complete a project that involves researching, planning and implementing a major piece of work. The project must contain a significant scientific or technical component and will usually involve a software development component. It is usually submitted in September.

This programme is updated on an ongoing basis to keep it at the forefront of the discipline. Please refer to the University's programme catalogue for the latest information on the most up-to-date programme structure.

Careers

Skilled professionals and researchers who are able to apply these technologies to current problems are in high demand in today's job market.

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This degree provides in-depth training for students interested in a career in industry or in research-oriented institutions focused on image and video analysis, and deep learning.

State-of-the-art computer-vision and machine-learning approaches for image and video analysis are covered in the course, as well as low-level image processing methods.

Students also have the chance to substantially expand their programming skills through projects they undertake.

Read about the experience of a previous student on this course, Gianmarco Addari.

Programme structure

This programme is studied full-time over 12 months and part-time from 24 to 60 months. It consists of eight taught modules and a standard project. 

Example module listing

The following modules are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that not all modules described are compulsory and may be subject to teaching availability and/or student demand.

• Digital Signal Processing A
• Object Oriented Design and C++
• Image Processing and Deep Learning
• Space Robotics and Autonomy
• Satellite Remote Sensing
• Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
• AI and AI Programming
• Advanced Signal Processing
• Image and Video Compression
• Standard Project

Technical characteristics of the pathway

This programme in Computer Vision, Robotics and Machine Learning aims to provide a high-quality advanced training in aspects of computer vision for extracting information from image and video content or enhancing its visual quality using machine learning codes.

Computer vision technology uses sophisticated signal processing and data analysis methods to support access to visual information, whether it is for business, security, personal use or entertainment.

The core modules cover the fundamentals of how to represent image and video information digitally, including processing, filtering and feature extraction techniques.

An important aspect of the programme is the software implementation of such processes. Students will be able to tailor their learning experience through selection of elective modules to suit their career aspirations.

Key to the programme is cross-linking between core methods and systems for image and video analysis applications. The programme has strong links to current research in the Department of Electronic Engineering’s Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing.

Facilities, equipment and support

To support your learning, we hold regular MSc group meetings where any aspect of the programme, technical or non-technical, can be discussed in an informal atmosphere. This allows you to raise any problems that you would like to have addressed and encourages peer-based learning and general group discussion.

We provide computing support with any specialised software required during the programme, for example, Matlab. The Faculty’s student common room is also covered by the University’s open-access wireless network, which makes it a very popular location for individual and group work using laptops and mobile devices.

Specialist experimental and research facilities, for computationally demanding projects or those requiring specialist equipment, are provided by the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP).

Career prospects

Computer vision specialists are be valuable in all industries that require intelligent processing and interpretation of image and video. This includes industries in directly related fields such as:

• Multimedia indexing and retrieval (Google, Microsoft, Apple)
• Motion capture (Foundry)
• Media production (BBC, Foundry)
• Medical Imaging (Siemens)
• Security and Defence (BAE, EADS, Qinetiq)
• Robotics (SSTL)

Studying for Msc degree in Computer Vision offers variety, challenge and stimulation. It is not just the introduction to a rewarding career, but also offers an intellectually demanding and exciting opportunity to break through boundaries in research.

Many of the most remarkable advancements in the past 60 years have only been possible through the curiosity and ingenuity of engineers. Our graduates have a consistently strong record of gaining employment with leading companies.

Employers value the skills and experience that enable our graduates to make a positive contribution in their jobs from day one.

Industrial collaborations

We draw on our industry experience to inform and enrich our teaching, bringing theoretical subjects to life. Our industrial collaborations include:

• Research and technology transfer projects with industrial partners such as the BBC, Foundry, LionHead and BAE
• A number of our academics offer MSc projects in collaboration with our industrial partners

Research perspectives

This course gives an excellent preparation for continuing onto PhD studies in computer vision related domains.

Global opportunities

We often give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities.

In addition to the hugely enjoyable and satisfying experience, time spent abroad adds a distinctive element to your CV.

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Research profile

The Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation (IANC) is a world-leading institute dedicated to the theoretical and empirical study of adaptive processes in both artificial and biological systems. We are one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious academic teams in these fields.

We foster world-class interdisciplinary and collaborative research bringing together a range of disciplines.

Our research falls into three areas:

• machine learning
• computational neuroscience
• computational biology

In machine learning we develop probabilistic methods that find patterns and structure in data, and apply them to scientific and technological problems. Applications include areas as diverse as astronomy, health sciences and computing.

In computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics we study how the brain processes information, and analyse and interpret data from neuroscientific experiments

The focus in the computational biology area is to develop computational strategies to store, analyse and model a variety of biological data (from protein measurements to insect behavioural data).

Training and support

You carry out your research within a research group under the guidance of a supervisor. You will be expected to attend seminars and meetings of relevant research groups and may also attend lectures that are relevant to your research topic. Periodic reviews of your progress will be conducted to assist with research planning.

A programme of transferable skills courses facilitates broader professional development in a wide range of topics, from writing and presentation skills to entrepreneurship and career strategies.

The School of Informatics holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. The School is deploying a range of strategies to help female staff and students of all stages in their careers and we seek regular feedback from our research community on our performance.

• Athena SWAN

Facilities

The award-winning Informatics Forum is an international research facility for computing and related areas. It houses more than 400 research staff and students, providing office, meeting and social spaces.

It also contains two robotics labs, an instrumented multimedia room, eye-tracking and motion capture systems, and a full recording studio amongst other research facilities. Its spectacular atrium plays host to many events, from industry showcases and student hackathons to major research conferences.

Nearby teaching facilities include computer and teaching labs with more than 250 machines, 24-hour access to IT facilities for students, and comprehensive support provided by dedicated computing staff.

Among our entrepreneurial initiatives is Informatics Ventures, set up in 2008 to support globally ambitious software companies in Scotland and nurture a technology cluster to rival Boston, Pittsburgh, Kyoto and Silicon Valley.

Career opportunities

The research you will undertake at IANC is perfectly suited to a career in academia, where you’ll be able to use your knowledge to advance this important field. Some graduates take their skills into commercial research posts, and find success in creating systems that can be used in everyday applications.

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Data science is an emerging new area of science. With City’s MSc in Data Science you can develop the skills and knowledge to analyse data in many forms and communicate insights.

Who is it for?

This programme is for students who have a numerate first degree or can demonstrate numerate skills. Students are often at the early stages of their careers in diverse professions including economics, statistics and computer science.

Students will have a curiosity about data, and will want to learn new techniques to boost their career and be part of exciting current industry developments. The MSc in Data Science includes some complex programming tasks because of the applied nature of the course, so many students have a mathematics or statistics background and enjoy working with algorithms.

Objectives

The demand for data scientists in the UK has grown more than ten-fold in the past five years *. The amount of data in the world is growing exponentially. From analysing tyre performance to detecting problem gamblers, wherever data exists, there are opportunities to apply it.

City’s MSc Data Science programme covers the intersection of computer science and statistics, machine learning and practical applications. We explore areas such as visualisation because we believe that data science is about generating insight into data as well as its communication in practice.

The programme focuses on machine learning as the most exciting technology for data and we have learned from our own graduates that this is of high value when it comes to employment within the field. At City, we have excellent expertise in machine learning and the facilities students need to learn the technical aspects of data analysis. We also have a world-leading centre for data visualisation, where students get exposed to the latest developments on presenting and communicating their results – a highly sought after skill.

Placements

There is the opportunity to do an internship as part of the programme. The final project, which is normally three months for a full-time student, can be extended to six months if you want to study within a specific organisation. When it comes to the big data and data science area, we have established relationships with organisations including the BBC, Microsoft and The British Library so you can be confident that with City, your access to professional experience is unparalleled. One recent student undertook an internship with Google and has since secured a job within the company.

Academic facilities

The School's computer science laboratories are equipped with the latest up-to-date hardware and software. From Oracle’s leading commercial object-relational database server to PCs with state-of-the-art NVidia GPUs for computer graphics, you will have access to an array of tools to support your learning.

The MSc Data Science programme offers two (three by mid 2016) dedicated computer servers for the Big Data module, which you can also use for your final project to analyse large data sets. We give you the opportunity to undertake training in MATLAB, the most popular numerical and technical programming environment, while you study.

Scholarships

A scholarship for the full fees of the MSc will be offered to an outstanding applicant. The scholarship is available to UK/EU and overseas students, studying full-time. To be considered for the scholarship, please include with your full application a one-page essay with your answer to the question:

'What are the challenges that Data Science faces and how would you address those challenges?'

The submission deadline for anyone wishing to be considered for the scholarship is: 1 MAY 2017

Teaching and learning

The teaching and learning methods we use mean that students’ specialist knowledge and autonomy increase as they progress through each module. Active researchers guide your progress in the areas of machine learning, data visualization, and high-performance computing, which culminates with an individual project. This is an original piece of research conducted with academic supervision, but largely independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with industrial partners.

Taught modules are delivered through a series of 20 hours of lectures and 10 hours of tutorials/laboratory sessions. Lectures are normally used to:
-Present and exemplify the concepts underpinning a particular subject.
-Highlight the most significant aspects of the syllabus.
-Indicate additional topics and resources for private study.

Tutorials help you develop the skills to apply the concepts we have covered in the lectures. We normally achieve this through practical problem solving contexts.

Laboratory sessions give you the opportunity to apply concepts and techniques using state-of-the-art software, environments and development tools.

In addition to lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorial support, you also have access to a personal tutor. This is an academic member of staff from whom you can gain learning support throughout your degree. In addition, City’s online learning environment Moodle contains resources for each of the modules from lecture notes and lab materials, to coursework feedback, model answers, and an interactive discussion forum.

We expect you to study independently and complete coursework for each module. This should amount to approximately 120 hours per module if you are studying full time. Each module is assessed through a combination of written examination and coursework, where you will need to answer theoretical and practical questions to demonstrate that you can analyse and apply data science methods and techniques.

The individual project is a substantial task. It is your opportunity to develop a research-related topic under the supervision of an academic member of staff. This is the moment when you can apply what you have learnt to solve a real-world problem using large datasets from industry, academia or government and use your knowledge of collecting and processing real data, designing and implementing big data methods and applying and evaluating data analysis, visualisation and prediction techniques. At the end of the project you submit a substantial MSc project report, which becomes the mode of assessment for this part of the programme.

Course content

Data science is the area of study concerned with the extraction of insight from large collections of data.

The course covers the study, integration and application of advanced methods and techniques from:
-Data analysis and machine learning
-Data visualisation and visual analytics
-High-performance, parallel and distributed computing
-Knowledge representation and reasoning
-Neural computation
-Signal processing
-Data management and information retrieval.

It gives you the opportunity to specialise so, once you graduate, you can apply data science to any sector from health to retail. By engaging with researchers and industrial partners during the programme, you can develop your knowledge and skills within a real-world context in each of the above areas.

Core modules
-Principles of data science (15 credits)
-Machine learning (15 credits)
-Big Data (15 credits)
-Neural computing (15 credits)
-Visual analytics (15 credits)
-Research methods and professional issues (15 credits)

Elective modules
-Advanced programming: concurrency (15 credits)
-Readings in computer science (15 credits)
-Advanced databases (15 credits)
-Information retrieval (15 credits)
-Data visualisation (15 credits)
-Digital signal processing and audio programming (15 credits)
-Cloud computing (15 credits)
-Computer vision (15 credits)
-Software agents (15 credits)

Individual project - (60 credits)

Career prospects

From health to retail, and from the IT industry to government, the Data Science MSc will prepare you for a successful career as a data scientist. You will graduate with specialist skills in data acquisition, information extraction, aggregation and representation, data analysis, knowledge extraction and explanation, which are in high demand.

City's unique internships, our emphasis on machine learning and visual analytics, together with our links with the industry and Tech City, should help you gain employment as a specialist in data analysis and visualization. Graduates starting a new business can benefit from City's London City Incubator and City's links with Tech City, providing support for start-up businesses.

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MSc in Data Science aims to equip students with a solid grounding in data science concepts and technologies for extracting information and constructing knowledge from data. Students of the MSc Data Science will study the computational principles, methods, and systems for a variety of real world applications that require mathematical foundations, programming skills, critical thinking, and ingenuity. Development of research skills will be an essential element of the Data Science programme so that students can bring a critical perspective to current data science discipline and apply this to future developments in a rapidly changing technological environment.

Key Features of the MSc Data Science

The MSc Data Science programme focuses on three core technical themes: data mining, machine learning, and visualisation. Data mining is fundamental to data science and the students will learn how to mine both structured data and unstructured data. Students will gain practical data mining experience and will gain a systematic understanding of the fundamental concepts of analysing complex and heterogeneous data. They will be able to manipulate large heterogeneous datasets, from storage to processing, be able to extract information from large datasets, gain experience of data mining algorithms and techniques, and be able to apply them in real world applications. Machine learning has proven to be an effective and exciting technology for data and it is of high value when it comes to employment. Students of the Data Science programme will learn the fundamentals of both conventional and state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, be able to apply the methods and techniques to synthesise solutions using machine learning, and will have the necessary practical skills to apply their understanding to big data problems. We will train students to explore a variety visualisation concepts and techniques for data analysis. Students will be able to apply important concepts in data visualisation, information visualisation, and visual analytics to support data process and knowledge discovery. The students of the Data Science programme also learn important mathematical concepts and methods required by a data scientist. A specifically designed module that is accessible to students with different background will cover the basics of algebra, optimisation techniques, statistics, and so on. More advanced mathematical concepts are integrated in individual modules where necessary.

The MSc Data Science programme delivers the practical components using a number of programming languages and software packages, such as Hadoop, Python, Matlab, C++, OpenGL, OpenCV, and Spark. Students will also be exposed to a range of closely related subject areas, including pattern recognition, high performance computing, GPU processing, computer vision, human computer interaction, and software validation and verification. The delivery of both core and optional modules leverage on the research strength and capacity in the department. The modules are delivered by lecturers who are actively engaged in world leading researches in this field. Students of the Data Science programme will benefit from state-of-the-art materials and contents, and will work on individual degree projects that can be research-led or application driven.

Modules

Modules for the MSc Data Science programme include:

- Visual Analytics

- Data Science Research Methods and Seminars

- Big Data and Data Mining

- Big Data and Machine Learning

- Mathematical Skills for Data Scientists

- Data Visualization

- Human Computer Interaction

- High Performance Computing in C/C++

- Graphics Processor Programming

- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

- Modelling and Verification Techniques

- Operating Systems and Architectures

Facilities

The Department of Computer Science is well equipped for teaching, and is continually upgrading its laboratories to ensure equipment is up-to-date – equipment is never more than three years old, and rarely more than two. Currently, our Computer Science students use three fully networked laboratories: one, running Windows; another running Linux; and a project laboratory, containing specialised equipment. These laboratories support a wide range of software, including the programming languages Java, C# and the .net framework, C, C++, Haskell and Prolog among many; integrated programme development environments such as Visual Studio and Netbeans; the widely-used Microsoft Office package; web access tools; and many special purpose software tools including graphical rendering and image manipulation tools; expert system production tools; concurrent system modelling tools; World Wide Web authoring tools; and databases.

As part of the expansion of the Department of Computer Science, we are building the Computational Foundry on our Bay Campus for computer science and mathematical science.

Career Destinations

- Data Analyst

- Data mining Developer

- Machine Learning Developer

- Visual Analytics Developer

- Visualisation Developer

- Visual Computing Software Developer

- Database Developer

- Data Science Researcher

- Computer Vision Developer

- Medical Computing Developer

- Informatics Developer

- Software Engineer

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Data Science brings together computational and statistical skills for data-driven problem solving. This rapidly expanding area includes machine learning, deep learning, large-scale data analysis and has applications in e-commerce, search/information retrieval, natural language modelling, finance, bioinformatics and related areas in artificial intelligence.

Degree information

The programme comprises core machine learning methodology and an introduction to statistical science, combined with a set of more specialised and advanced options covering computing and statistical modelling. Projects are offered both within UCL Computer Science and from a wide range of industry partners.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of three compulsory modules (45 credits), five optional modules (75credits) and a dissertation/report (60 credits).

Core modules
-Applied Machine Learning
-Introduction to Supervised Learning
-Introduction to Statistical Data Science

Optional modules - students choose a minimum of 30 credits and a maximum of 60 credits from the following optional modules:
-Cloud Computing (Birkbeck)
-Machine Vision
-Information Retrieval & Data Mining
-Statistical Natural Language Processing
-Web Economics

Students choose a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 30 credits from these optional Statistics modules:
-Statistical Design of Investigations
-Applied Bayesian Methods
-Decision & Risk

Students choose a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 15 credits from these elective modules:
-Supervised Learning
-Graphical Models
-Bioinformatics
-Affective Computing and Human-Robot Interaction
-Computational Modelling for Biomedical Imaging
-Stochastic Systems
-Forecasting

Dissertation/report
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words.

Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered though a combination of lectures, seminars, class discussions and project supervision. Student performance is assessed through a combination of unseen written examination, coursework (much of which involves programming and/or data analysis), practical application, and the research project.

Careers

Data science professionals are increasingly sought after as the integration of statistical and computational analytical tools becomes more essential to organisations. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals required from the best practitioners, and this programme's broad base, assists data scientists to adapt to rapidly evolving goals. This is a new degree and information on graduate destinations is not currently available. However, MSc graduates from across the department frequently find roles with major tech and finance companies including:
-Google Deepmind
-Microsoft Research
-Dunnhumby
-Index Ventures
-Last.fm
-Cisco
-Deutsche Bank
-IBM
-Morgan Stanley

Why study this degree at UCL?

The 2014 Research Excellence Framework ranked UCL first in the UK for computer science. 61% of its research work is rated as world-leading and 96% as internationally excellent.

UCL Computer Science staff have research interests ranging from foundational machine learning and large-scale data analysis to commercial aspect of business intelligence. Our extensive links to companies provide students with opportunities to carry out the research project with an industry partner.

The department also enjoys strong collaborative relationships across UCL; and exposure to interdisciplinary research spanning UCL Computer Science and UCl Statistical Science will provide students with a broad perspective of the field. UCL is home to regular machine learning masterclasses and big data seminars.

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This degree, offered by the Department of Computer Science, will teach you both the foundational aspects and the practical skills that prepare you for handling and analysing different types of data in different fields, thus responding to the needs of a huge variety of companies and organisations, from retailers such as Tesco or Amazon, to manufacturers like BMW, to health-care providers, and to public administration.

See the website https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience/coursefinder/mscdatascienceandanalytics.aspx

Why choose this course?

- Big Data is now part of every sector and function of the global economy. Planning and strategic decision-making processes rely on large pools of data that need to be captured, aggregated, stored, and analysed.

- You will acquire both the foundational knowledge and the practical skills that prepare you for handling and analysing different types of data in different fields, thus responding to the needs of a huge variety of companies and organisations from retailers such as Tesco or Amazon, to manufacturers like BMW, health-care providers, or public administration. People with this set of skills are in short supply and high demand.

- You will have the opportunity to choose options among an exciting range of topics in Computer Science, Economics, Information Security, Management and Mathematics.

- You will also be well prepared to pursue studies at PhD level, which several companies prefer for their research laboratories and more advanced roles.

- Industry connections have informed the content and design of the course. External contacts in both academia and industry enrich the programme of seminars and guest lectures, which are an integral part of the course.

- Royal Holloway is located in the ‘M4 corridor’, west of London, a major high-technology hub also called ‘England’s Silicon Valley’.

- Royal Holloway is a very prestigious university in which to study. We are ranked not only as one of the 16 most beautiful universities in the world, but also one of the best: in 2012/13, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the College 15th in the UK, 45th in Europe and 119th in the world.

Department research and industry highlights

- The excellence of our research in Machine Learning – the science behind ‘Big Data’ – is recognized worldwide, and the topics taught reflect that excellence.

- In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the Department ranked 11th among UK Computer Science departments for its research output.

- The Department is ranked third in the UK for graduate employability by the Times Good University Guide 2013.

- The Department has an Industrial Liason Board that comprises senior representatives from Microsoft, Cognex, CSC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kalido, Bathwick Group, Pentatonix, Blackrock, Oracle, Investec and QubeSoft.

Course content and structure

You will take taught modules during Term One (October to December) and Term Two (January to March). Examinations are held in May. You then take an industrial placement, after which you come back for your project/dissertation (12 weeks).
Please visit our websitefor additional information on this degree.

On completion of the course graduates will have:
- A highly analytical approach to problem solving.
- A strong background in data modelling and business intelligence.
- Knowledge of computational and statistical data analysis.
- A background in machine learning, statistics, and data mining.
- Ability to develop, validate, and use effectively machine learning models and statistical models.
- Ability to apply machine learning and data mining techniques to Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with software to automate tasks and perform data analysis.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with structured, unstructured, and time-series data.
- Ability to extract value and insight from data.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with methods and techniques such as clustering, regression, support vector machines, boosting, decision trees, neural networks.
- Appreciation and knowledge of non-statistical approaches to data analysis and machine learning.
- Ability to work with software packages such as MATLAB and R.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with relational databases (SQL), non-relational databases (mongodb), as well as with Hadoop/pig scripting and other big data manipulation techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with Python, Perl, and Shell Scripting.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework and a dissertation. The placement is assessed as part of your degree.

Employability & career opportunities

Our graduates are among the most employable in the UK – we rank third in the UK for graduate employability – and, in recent years, have entered many different Computer Science-related roles including network systems design and engineering, web development and production. Other graduates choose to enter careers with a management or financial slant. Our graduates have found employment at a wide range of organisations including Logica, British Telecom, British Aerospace, Microsoft, Amazon.com, American Express, Sky and Orbis Technology. At the same time, this course also equips you with a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

Your careers ambitions are supported by our College Careers Service, located right next door to the Department. They offer application and interview coaching, career strategy discussions, and the opportunity to network with major employers on campus. Our careers service is provided by the Careers Group, the main provider of graduate recruitment services in London.

How to apply

Applications for entry to all our full-time postgraduate degrees can be made online https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/postgraduate/applying/howtoapply.aspx .

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This degree, offered by the Department of Computer Science, will teach you both the foundational aspects and the practical skills that prepare you for handling and analysing different types of data in different fields, thus responding to the needs of a huge variety of companies and organisations, from retailers such as Tesco or Amazon, to manufacturers like BMW, to health-care providers, and to public administration.

As part of the course, you will take an industrial placement, where you will gain valuable experience by putting your knowledge and skills into practice.

See the website https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/computerscience/coursefinder/mscdatascienceandanalytics(yearinindustry).aspx

Why choose this course?

- Big Data is now part of every sector and function of the global economy. Planning and strategic decision-making processes rely on large pools of data that need to be captured, aggregated, stored, and analysed.

- You will acquire both the foundational knowledge and the practical skills that prepare you for handling and analysing different types of data in different fields, thus responding to the needs of a huge variety of companies and organisations from retailers such as Tesco or Amazon, to manufacturers like BMW, health-care providers, or public administration. People with this set of skills are in short supply and high demand.

- You will have the opportunity to choose options among an exciting range of topics in Computer Science, Economics, Information Security, Management and Mathematics.

- You will also be well prepared to pursue studies at PhD level, which several companies prefer for their research laboratories and more advanced roles.

- Taking a placement is an excellent opportunity to gain industrial experience (which gives you an extra edge when applying for jobs in the future) and acquire skills that can only be fully picked up in a work environment.

- Industry connections have informed the content and design of the course. External contacts in both academia and industry enrich the programme of seminars and guest lectures, which are an integral part of the course.

- Royal Holloway is located in the ‘M4 corridor’, west of London, a major high-technology hub also called ‘England’s Silicon Valley’.

- Royal Holloway is a very prestigious university in which to study. We are ranked not only as one of the 16 most beautiful universities in the world, but also one of the best: in 2012/13, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the College 15th in the UK, 45th in Europe and 119th in the world.

Department research and industry highlights

- The excellence of our research in Machine Learning – the science behind ‘Big Data’ – is recognized worldwide, and the topics taught reflect that excellence.

- In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), the Department ranked 11th among UK Computer Science departments for its research output.

- The Department is ranked third in the UK for graduate employability by the Times Good University Guide 2013.

- The Department has an Industrial Liaison Board that comprises senior representatives from Microsoft, Cognex, CSC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kalido, Bathwick Group, Pentatonix, Blackrock, Oracle, Investec and QubeSoft.

Course content and structure

You will take taught modules during Term One (October to December) and Term Two (January to March). Examinations are held in May. You then take an industrial placement, after which you come back for your project/dissertation (12 weeks).

Your placement will take up to one year and, if you are an overseas student, your visa will cover the two years of the programme. The placement attracts a salary and is assessed as part of your degree. You will be assigned a supervisor by the host company, who is responsible for directing your work. You will be assigned an academic supervisor, who visits to check if you are integrating successfully and the type of work being undertaken is appropriate, and supports you in general during your placement. If you cannot or decide not to take a placement, you revert to the normal one-year degree.

On completion of the course graduates will have:
Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to acquire the following skills:

- A highly analytical approach to problem solving.
- A strong background in data modelling and business intelligence.
- Knowledge of computational and statistical data analysis.
- A background in machine learning, statistics, and data mining.
- Ability to develop, validate, and use effectively machine learning models and statistical models.
- Ability to apply machine learning and data mining techniques to Information Retrieval and Natural Language Processing.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with software to automate tasks and perform data analysis.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with structured, unstructured, and time-series data.
- Ability to extract value and insight from data.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with methods and techniques such as clustering, regression, support vector machines, boosting, decision trees, neural networks.
- Appreciation and knowledge of non-statistical approaches to data analysis and machine learning.
- Ability to work with software packages such as MATLAB and R.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with relational databases (SQL), non-relational databases (mongodb), as well as with Hadoop/pig scripting and other big data manipulation techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with Python, Perl, and Shell Scripting.
- Work experience and appreciation of how your work fits into the organizational and development processes of a company.

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework, examinations and a dissertation. The placement is assessed as part of your degree.

Employability & career opportunities

Our graduates are among the most employable in the UK – we rank third in the UK for graduate employability – and, in recent years, have entered many different Computer Science-related roles including network systems design and engineering, web development and production. Other graduates choose to enter careers with a management or financial slant.

Our graduates have found employment at a wide range of organisations including Logica, British Telecom, British Aerospace, Microsoft, Amazon.com, American Express, Sky and Orbis Technology. At the same time, this course also equips you with a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

Your careers ambitions are supported by our College Careers Service, located right next door to the Department. They offer application and interview coaching, career strategy discussions, and the opportunity to network with major employers on campus. Our careers service is provided by the Careers Group, the main provider of graduate recruitment services in London.

How to apply

Applications for entry to all our full-time postgraduate degrees can be made online https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studyhere/postgraduate/applying/howtoapply.aspx .

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Course description

The International Master's program in Data Analytics enables students to take up challenging research in the interdisciplinary field with major focus on data analytics.
During the program you will learn deeply about bleeding edge models and methods in machine learning as well as about turning ideas into code and thus design, implement and run your own experiments. Training on a largescale compute cluster and big data applications is part of the program, too.
During your study project you will learn how to write research proposals, how to manage research projects as a team and how to present results to a critical.

The Data Analytics program combines complex mathematical and statistical models and methods from machine learning with problems from an application domain using tools and techniques for processing Big Data. The programs is structured in a way that it builds on the core data modeling and data analytics knowledge with application on the large volume of real-world data using modern big data technologies such as the Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, NoSQL etc.

Core Modules

* Machine Learning
* Advanced Machine Learning
* Modern Optimization Techniques
* Programming machine Learning
* Big Data Analytics
* Distributed Data Analytics
* Planning and Optimal Control

Application and Admission

The program starts at University of Hildesheim in the beginning of October every year. For details on how to apply please visit our website http://www.ismll.uni-hildesheim.de/da

FAQs

The list of frequently asked questions can be found here http://www.ismll.uni-hildesheim.de/da/faq_en.html. We recommend you to go through these questions. If you didn't find your answer, please feel free to contact us.

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