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• Research Methods & Professional Issues: This unit provides an overview of different research methods used to address scientific research questions. It covers aspects of research design, implementation and how they apply to solving data science and artificial intelligence based challenges in a quantitative, qualitative or mixed fashion.

• Search & Optimisation:听This unit introduces you to classical approaches to Search and Optimisation. These techniques are employed in a vast number of areas, including health, security, transport, aerospace, finance and many more. Whether the goal is to improve the performance of a new medicinal drug, gene states discovery and expressions, aircraft structural integrity, network traffic cybersecurity, or business investment, advanced stochastic optimisation algorithms are employed by researchers and practitioners in order to design optimal, diverse, and pertinent solutions to many real-world problems for best performing operations.

• Data Processing & Analytics: The unit aims to advance your knowledge and skills in the evolving areas of big data, data modelling and analytics. You will develop a good understanding of data design, implementation and usage of data-driven systems. Moreover, you will learn how to model data and process big data, discover knowledge within the data and deal with the dimensionality of the data. Overall, you will develop critical understanding of the methodologies and techniques which lead you to process big data 5Vs, i.e. Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value. Typical big data technology tools such as 听Hadoop/MapReduce, Storm, Spark, MongoDB and more are introduced.
• Artificial Intelligence:听The aim of this unit is to provide you with an introduction to the first principles and techniques that are employed in the greater field and sub-fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), together with the skills and knowledge required to employ AI techniques for solving real-world and synthetic problems.

  You will approach AI from a Computer Science perspective, with focuses given to the challenges faced within the field, nature inspired algorithms, and their applications to complex real-world problems.

• Individual Master's Project:听You will develop a good understanding of the characteristics and implications which are inherent in the solution of a complex, real-world data science and AI oriented problem. 听This will be achieved within the context of a substantial, independently conducted research and development work.

Option units (choose one in semester 1)

• Neuronal Analysis: This unit provides you with a focus on advanced models and data analysis methods for understanding the human brain function at neuronal levels. The mathematical modelling is achieved using highly performing parallel data processors which imitate biological neuronal network functions.
• Blockchain & Digital Futures: The objective of this unit is to develop your skills and knowledge about the Blockchain technology and its usage. This includes the definition of Blockchain technology, its business aspect, encountered issues, objectives, and challenges. These also cover Blockchain horizontal and vertical scaling, together with key basics of cryptography which are required for understanding Blockchain technology concepts, cryptocurrencies, together with their respective networks, issues and challenges.

Option units (choose one in semester 2)

• Smart Systems: This unit introduces you to various facets of smart systems technology and how they could apply to different environments. A selected set of innovative applications will be investigated and discussed to provide you with practical insight on smart systems, their deployment and applications.
• Computer Vision: This unit focuses on a number of computer vision techniques, ranging from traditional approaches which have been established through research over many decades, to the most recent state-of-the-art development, using appropriate tools. The unit entails a strong empirical element where Computer Vision models are implemented, performance evaluated and validated.

Programme specifications provide definitive records of the University's taught degrees in line with Quality Assurance Agency requirements. Every taught course leading to a 色花堂 Award has a programme specification which describes its aims, structure, content and learning outcomes, plus the teaching, learning and assessment methods used.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the programme specification, the information is liable to change to take advantage of exciting new approaches to teaching and learning as well as developments in industry. If you have been unable to locate the programme specification for the course you are interested in, it will be available as soon as the latest version is ready. Alternatively please听contact us听for assistance.

The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:

• A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject, or equivalent.
• Required subject: Computing, Technology, Maths, Physics, Engineering, Data Sciences or Data Analytics

If you are in doubt if you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, please get in touch with the Future Students Enquiry team.

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our听entry requirements for non-UK students' page.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry:

• India: Bachelor鈥檚 degree (four years) from a recognised HE institution with a minimum overall result of 55%听听
• Nigeria: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum classification of 2:4听听
• China: Chinese Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution with 65% or above听听
• Turkey: Bachelor鈥檚 degree (Lisans Diplomasi - four years) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.3/4.0听听
• Ghana: Bachelor's degrees from University of Ghana or Legon with a grade of 2.00 or above, or from Cape Coast with a grade 2.5 or above听听
• USA: US Bachelor鈥檚 degree (four years), with a 2.5 GPA or above听听

All applications will be subject to a minimum grade and your degree may need to be in a relevant subject area.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component,听or听equivalent.

View听further information about our English language requirements.

offers a number of and to prepare international students for postgraduate study at 色花堂. Admission to the degree is guaranteed on successful completion of your course to the required level.听

This course selects candidates by looking at their applications. There are no interviews or additional selection activities and therefore we suggest that you make your application stand out from the crowd. For more information take a look at our听how to apply听pages.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.鈥疘f you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.鈥疶here may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

December and January is one of our busiest application periods and therefore it may take us a little longer to process incoming applications. For courses with a January start date, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Click the green 鈥楢pply now鈥� button to submit your application free of charge online through myHub, our application portal. You will create your own myHub account so that you can track the progress of your application. Don鈥檛 forget to save your application as you go; you can return to it at as many times as you want before you submit it.听For more information visit our How to apply section.

After graduating, you could find yourself working in roles such as:听

• Data Engineering Specialist
• Data Science Specialist
• Artificial Intelligence Specialist
• Data Scientist
• Data Architect
• Data Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Machine Learning Scientist
• Machine Learning Researcher
• Big Data Developer
• Big Data Engineer
• Big Data Architect.

If you want to continue your studies after achieving your Master鈥檚, you can look into our range of doctoral programmes.

What鈥檚 included in your tuition fee?

Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory field trips and the following:

• Materials for laboratory and mandatory field-based teaching activity.
• Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement if this is part of your course of study.
• A range of student services 鈥� advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service.
• The Library 鈥� access to a wide range of electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books), print and multimedia collections, subject librarians and study spaces.
• Access to Brightspace, our virtual learning environment, which offers a responsive and personalised learning experience with powerful learning analytics
• IT labs (some open 24/7), wireless network, AV equipment to borrow.
• Disability and additional learning support, according to individual circumstances.
• The 色花堂 Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills.
• 24 hours a day, 365 days a year security team.

Additional costs

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:

• Laptops, tablets and mobile devices听and any software used on personal devices. Access to a personal computer is strongly recommended for your study. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, visit our website for information regarding hardship funds.
• 鈥婽extbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students鈥� Union shop听stocks a wide range of stationery supplies.
• Accommodation and living costs. Please visit our for more information.
• 鈥婽ravel costs for optional field trips, outdoor wear and footwear for mandatory and optional field trips (if applicable).
• Travel costs to and from the University campus. An annual bus pass can be purchased alongside your rent if you are living in halls of residence/Unilet accommodation or may be purchased separately.
• 鈥婽ravel costs to and from your placement (both in the UK and overseas) if this is part of your course of study. Placement year funding information can be found on our website.
• Clothing or equipment costs required for your placement if this is part of your course of study.听
• Sport色花堂 membership.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

We offer a range of scholarships听to students who are beginning their studies at 色花堂. Our fees and funding pages听also provide听details on living costs, budgeting and paying your tuition fees.

International (not Rep. of Ireland) students need to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their place on a postgraduate course. For听January 2025 entry, a 拢5,000 deposit is required.听You will need to pay your deposit by the date stated in your offer letter. The remainder of your fee will be payable on registration/enrolment. There are two exceptions to the non-refundable rule on the deposit:

• You fail to meet the academic or English requirements of your offer
• You are refused a visa to enter the UK, provided the reason for the refusal is not a fraudulent application.

Zoheir Sabeur is Associate Professor of Data Science at 色花堂.听His main research expertise is on AI, knowledge extraction, human behaviour and natural processes machine detection and understanding.听

This was applied to COPD health patients exacerbation events forecast, the impact of climate change on species behaviour, surveillance, human physical security and industrial operations. He has published over 120 papers in scientific journals, conference proceedings and books.

Marcin's research interests lie in a broadly understood area of machine learning and data science, with a particular focus on practical applications.

"Innovation is what makes our world a better place. I believe that deep down each of us is an innovator. The committed and inspiring team at 色花堂 will help you unlock this hidden potential".

Some of Marcin鈥檚 recent research projects include data analytics and predictive modelling for public transport, computer vision techniques for retail (self-checkout) and forensic applications (shoeprint and gait analysis) or link prediction in complex network systems (like social networks). Many of these projects involve students at various levels.

Dr Balaguer-Ballester is a physicist with expertise in Computational Neuroscience (neuronal coding and dynamics, ensemble models, auditory modelling); with a focus on machine learning approaches specifically designed for analysing neuronal responses and realistic models.

Hamid听is a professor of Data Science & Intelligent Systems. His major research interests include Machine Learning and Computational Intelligence with a particular focus on online learning, semi-supervised, active learning and uncertainty modelling. Recently he has been focusing on distributed and听large-scale听machine learning as well as big data technologies.鈥�鈥�听

鈥淒ata is the 4th paradigm of scientific discovery and Artificial Intelligence, often referred to as 鈥渢he new electricity鈥� that drives innovation. Manifestly, demand for data science skills continues to grow across all disciplines, sectors and interestingly across all job sites. 色花堂 data science programs offer our students the prospect of being top-skilled applicants to data science jobs in academia and industry.鈥澨�

In addition to theoretical research,听Hamid鈥檚 research is applied across a large spectrum of innovative applications,听including鈥� smart听homes, smart energy, human activity recognition, (digital and听tele)health, assistive technologies and industrial monitoring. Under his supervision, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students have been working in these and other areas.鈥�听