Data is the lifeblood of our society. From medicine to government offices, and market research to the environment, the collection and analysis of data is crucial to understanding how to improve, create and guide products and services across the globe. Your course balances solid theory with practical application through exploring topics including: * Mathematical skills * Computer science and programming * Statistics and operations research * Artificial intelligence, databases and information retrieval * Ethical issues around the use and processing of data * Specialist skills in the areas of big data, data analytics and data science