【英國留遊學- 課程介紹】

《數據科學碩士》(MSc Data Analytics)

英國致力於大數據的推廣與研究，去年成立亞倫圖靈研究院(Alan Turing Institute)，提供專家學者進行更專業的尖端數學與計算研究。亞倫圖靈研究院由五所英國大學領導，華威大學(University of Warwick)便是其中一員，主攻大數據分析與應用研究，進一步結合產業與高等教育，計劃性地培育相關產業的專業人才。

有鑑於此，華威大學《數據科學碩士》(MSc Data Analytics)以當代電腦科學為基礎，理論為輔，應用為主，並與紐約大學城市科學與發展研究中心合作，另提供相關領域選修以及業界實務專案訓練。

目前系上有提供國際學生獎學金，請大家要好好把握!

⊕⊕題外話⊕⊕
亞倫圖靈就是電影《模仿遊戲》(The Imitation Game)的主角，被喻為現代電腦之父的英國數學家，推薦電影或傳記的《Alan Turing：the enigma》。

MSc Data Analytics

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The Warwick Data Analytics MSc is a new MSc course that taps into the pulse of contemporary computer science. Data Analytics is a top national and international priority, needed in every sector from cybersecurity to retail. This course has a unique international flavour, as it is operated as part of Warwick's collaboration with the New York Centre for Urban Science and Progress.

In a recent report by e-Skills UK and SAS (Big Data Analytics: An assessment of the demand for labour and skills, 2012-2017), the demand forecast for staff with big data skills is predicted to rise by 92% between 2012 and 2017; this equates to an annual demand of approximately 28,000 positions per annum. In the same report, the demand for data scientists is said to have grown by 350% over the past five years. Remuneration levels are also good, with an advertised salary for permanent jobs in this field of around £52k per annum, compared with £43k for IT staff more generally.

Join us to learn about the core tools, techniques and applications in Data Analytics. Topics include foundations of data analytics, optimisation, machine learning, and sensors and wireless networks; encompassing data acquisition, integration and analysis.

Course Details

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The course comprises a taught component in the first two terms, with a choice of modules from an engaging set of topics including:

Foundations of Data Analytics
Operational Research and Optimisation
Data Mining
Sensor Networks and Mobile Data Comminications
High Performance Computing
Dynamic Web-based Systems
Signal and Image Processing
Computing Security

The taught component is followed by a dissertation project in the third term which offers the opportunity to specialise and explore areas of your interest in greater depth. Dissertations may be research focussed or directed to the applications of advanced topics in data analytics; many students conduct projects with industry partners.

The course is designed so that it can be taken with or without elements of the CUSP Advanced Certificate. Candidates interested in the New York based components should specify this on their application form.

We currently offer three scholarships for international students. There is one award of £5,000 and two awards of £2,500. There is no separate procedure for applying for the scholarships. Everyone applying for admission to this MSc course will be considered for the scholarships. Winners are typically announced in July.

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Application Details

The deadline for applications is 31 July (for non-EU applicants), but we strongly recommend that all applications are submitted before the end of June (this is especially true for overseas students who need to allow time for the visa application process).

If you require further information then please contact the admissions secretary via e-mail msc-admissions@dcs.warwick.ac.uk

The Warwick-based Data Analytics MSc is in Band 2 for course fees. Additional fees apply if the New York based CUSP options are selected.

Ways of visiting Warwick are shown here, although you can also visit us virtual using the Virtual Tour below (note that most of the students in the virtual tour are undergraduates, but you should get a flavour of the Computer Science Department at Warwick ).

資料來源：http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/dcs/admissions/taughtmsc/da-msc/