Human-Centred Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, MSc Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

17 Jul, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

You will be trained in adventurous and exciting computational science, working on real-world challenges that will transform society and the economy. While there are valid concerns about what impact big data and artificial intelligence might have on individuals and communities, this programme focuses on human potential, needs, desires and cares, and how these motivations can be used to drive innovation. You will undertake a major project in this area, and may also have the opportunity to take part in additional skill-enhancing activities such as sandpits, retreats and focused training events. As part of a close-knit cohort, students will learn human-centred methods, grounded in a broad range of theoretical, experimental, domain and methodological perspectives to understand how these can amplify and enhance human potential in big data and AI.
Topics Likely To Be Covered
  • Human-Centred Perspectives and Methods
  • Industrial Partner Case Studies
  • Big Data
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Abuses, Biases and Blessings of Data
  • Trust, Argumentation and Verification
  • Visual Analytics
  • Interfaces and Modalities
  • Data-Structures and Architectures
  • Human-Centred Evaluation and Analysis
  • Choice of topics relating to Law, Healthcare, Management or Engineering

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

You will be trained in adventurous and exciting computational science, working on real-world challenges that will transform society and the economy. While there are valid concerns about what impact big data and artificial intelligence might have on individuals and communities, this programme focuses on human potential, needs, desires and cares, and how these motivations can be used to drive innovation. You will undertake a major project in this area, and may also have the opportunity to take part in additional skill-enhancing activities such as sandpits, retreats and focused training events. As part of a close-knit cohort, students will learn human-centred methods, grounded in a broad range of theoretical, experimental, domain and methodological perspectives to understand how these can amplify and enhance human potential in big data and AI.
Topics Likely To Be Covered
  • Human-Centred Perspectives and Methods
  • Industrial Partner Case Studies
  • Big Data
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Abuses, Biases and Blessings of Data
  • Trust, Argumentation and Verification
  • Visual Analytics
  • Interfaces and Modalities
  • Data-Structures and Architectures
  • Human-Centred Evaluation and Analysis
  • Choice of topics relating to Law, Healthcare, Management or Engineering

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
3.3+
79+
Minimum 2:1 in Computer Science or a related technical subject (or equivalent experience) plus an aptitude and ability in computational thinking and methods, with a demonstrable interest in human-centred computing. The necessary skills, knowledge and experience will need to be outlined in the applicant's personal statement.
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent English test.
17 Jul 2024
1 Year
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,850 GBP
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International Students

21,100 GBP
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