MSc Data Science (Urban Analytics) / Course details

Year of entry: 2024

Course description

The range of pathways reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the course and we welcome applications from students with backgrounds in a range of disciplines, including:

  • Business and Management;
  • Health Science;
  • Social Sciences;
  • Geography;
  • Planning;
  • Computer Science;
  • Mathematics.

We provide training in core data science skills, embedded in a disciplinary context provided by the pathway, you will develop:

  • computational skills;
  • data analytical skills;
  • data stewardship skills and knowledge;
  • project design skills.

Aims

This innovative MSc in Data Science course is an opportunity for graduates from a broad range of disciplines to develop data science skills.  

Our goal is to help you develop into an agile, skilled data scientist, adept at working in a variety of settings and be able to meet the challenges of interdisciplinary teamwork.

Course unit details

Through a set of core units, you will develop a set of key data science skills.

The core units are:

  • Machine Learning and Statistics (both semesters);
  • Understanding Databases;
  • Understanding Data and their Environment;
  • Applications in Data Science.

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

TitleCodeCredit ratingMandatory/optional
Statistics and Machine Learning 1: Statistical Foundations DATA70121 15 Mandatory
Understanding Databases DATA70141 15 Mandatory
Applying Data Science DATA70202 15 Mandatory
Understanding Data and their Environment DATA71011 15 Mandatory
Extended Research Project DATA72000 60 Mandatory
Land and Development PLAN60102 15 Optional
Real Estate Investment and Finance PLAN60191 15 Optional
Advanced Real Estate Finance PLAN60292 15 Optional
Property Valuation PLAN60331 15 Optional
Digital Planning - Spatial and Policy Analysis PLAN60761 15 Optional
Neighbourhood Planning Project PLAN60812 15 Optional
Digital Planning - Decision Support Systems PLAN60962 15 Optional
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Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk