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Data Sci Masters Res Proposal Jan entry (806G1JN)

Data Science Masters Research Proposal Jan entry

Module 806G1JN

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

In this module, you use literature to study the background to a problem in Data Science.
You choose your individual supervisor and devise a strategy by which this problem can be studied - giving details of techniques and resources that you will use to address the problem.
This research proposal forms the basis of the Data Science Dissertation that you will write in summer term.

Module learning outcomes

Use primary literature and data to propose hypotheses.

Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline.

Appreciate the specific resources required to deliver a complex strategy.

Devise and present an original research proposal.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
ReportVACATION Week 2 100.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours01010101010

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr James Bennett

Assess convenor, Convenor
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Dr Omar Lakkis

Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Elisabeth Falk

Assess convenor, Convenor
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