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MSc Advanced Data Science (January Start) (2025)

1. Programme Title: MSc Advanced Data Science (January Start)	NQF Level:	7

2. Description of the Programme (as in the Business Approval Form)

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

180 credits of compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Compulsory	NonCondonable
SOCM033	Data Governance and Ethics	15	Yes	No
ECMM426	Computer Vision	15	Yes	No
COMM040	Text Mining and Natural Language Processing	15	Yes	No
ECMM461	High Performance Computing	15	Yes	No
ECMM422	Machine Learning	15	Yes	No
COMM039	Network Science	15	Yes	No
COMM115	Data Science at Scale	15	Yes	No
COMM113	Deep Learning	15	Yes	No
COMM514	Research Project	60	Yes	No

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning & Assessment Methods
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
A Specialised Subject Skills & Knowledge	Learning & Teaching Activities
A Specialised Subject Skills & Knowledge	Assessment Methods
B Academic Discipline Core Skills & Knowledge	Learning & Teaching Activities
B Academic Discipline Core Skills & Knowledge	Assessment Methods
C Personal / Transferable / Employment Skills & Knowledge	Learning & Teaching Activities
C Personal / Transferable / Employment Skills & Knowledge	Assessment Methods

7. Programme Regulations

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

10. Admission Criteria

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

14	Awarding Institution	University of Exeter
15	Lead College / Teaching Institution	Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
16	Partner College / Institution
17	Programme accredited/validated by
18	Final Award(s)	MSc
19	UCAS Code (UG programmes)	MSCADSJ
20	NQF Level of Final Awards(s):	7
21	Credit (CATS and ECTS)	180/90
22	QAA Subject Benchmarking Group (UG and PGT programmes)	Engineering

23	Origin Date	December 16th 2025	Last Date of Revision:	December 16th 2025