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This award aims to provide students with:

• An extended knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of data science and recent developments in the field 
• A mastery of the tools and technologies used in the professional application of data science principles 
• A demonstrated understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them 
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences 
• An ability to critically analyse and evaluate data stores to creatively solve enterprise problems 
• An awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of data analytics 
• An ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams 
• An ability to undertake research towards creating solutions to problems in data science applications 
• An understanding of the need for lifelong learning and the capacity to do so in the context of ensuring sustained relevancy of skills for future professional roles as a data scientist. 

The award provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing students for admission to a research higher degree or for a career as a computing professional.