Data Science
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China
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Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
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On Campus (Full Time)
2 years
Jun 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
This Data Science MSc program fromXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University lasts for two years, including 40 credit teaching modules and a 40-credit dissertation. The professional curriculum is suitable for graduates in various fields such as mathematics, engineering, computer science and social science.
Teaching modules include compulsory courses for theoretical training of core disciplines including mathematics, statistics and computer science, as well as optional courses suitable for different application scenarios (such as artificial intelligence, biological information, and finance).
Students can customise their training through various combinations of compulsory and optional modules to support different students’ interests and career planning.
Moreover, as one of the joint master programs with Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI), the student dissertation in this program can be jointly guided by the industry experts from JITRI and academic supervisors from XJTLU. This program provides a platform for knowledge and information exchange between university and enterprise and promotes cooperation between the two sides in key fields such as engineering mathematics, applied statistics, bioinformatics, and material science.
Career opportunities:
Graduates of this program will be prepared for pursuing advanced degrees (e.g. PhD degree) or for direct entry into the job market in various sections and positions:
manufacturing
new materials
information technology
biology and medicine
finance
database management
bioinformation
artificial intelligence and machine learning
logistics and e-commerce
public services
Course include:
Data Mining and Big Data Analytics
Database Management
Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science
Statistics and Data Analytics
Statistical Learning with Applications in Python
Optimisation Algorithms for Data Science