MSC Data Analytics (COMT130) FT

2021 - 2022

Year 1

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (105 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
COM6115 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM6513 (when the module is running)	Text Processing	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM6509 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: COM6513 (when the module is running) + The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 170..	Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence	AUT SEM	15 credits
COM6655	Professional Issues	AUT SEM	15 credits
MAS6024	Statistical Data Science in R	AUT SEM	15 credits
Semester 2
COM6012	Scalable Machine Learning	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM6513 ⇐PPre-requisites: COM6115 COM6509	Natural Language Processing	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM6911	Industrial Team Project	SPR SEM	15 credits

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (15 credits)

A student will take 15 credits from this group.

Semester 2
COM6009 + Prerequisites for this module are programming proficiency (preferably in MATLAB or Python) and A-level Mathematics (or equivalent)..	Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM6501 XCannot be taken with: COM6015	Computer Security and Forensics	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM6515 + The course requires basic probability theory and knowledge of arithmetic and geometric progressions. This knowledge is basic and it is covered in all undergraduate engineering and physics degrees..	Network Performance Analysis	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM6517 + Available to students on COMT138 only. This module cannot be taken with COM6504. The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 70..	Web Technologies	SPR SEM	15 credits
COM6521 + This module has a large amount of practical programming. Only students with a strong programming background should participate. The maximum number of students allowed on the module is 65..	Parallel Computing with Graphical Processing Units (GPUs)	SPR SEM	15 credits

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (60 credits)

A student will take

Any Semester
COM6912 + Restricted to students studying for MSc Data Analytics..	Data Analytics Dissertation Project	SUM SEM	60 credits

A student who has been awarded 120 credits in respect of units listed at 1A, 1B and 1C above shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics.

A student who has been awarded 60 credits in respect of units listed at 1A, 1B and 1C above shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Data Analytics.

A student may proceed to COM6912 Individual Data Analytics Dissertation Project only on the recommendation of the Examiners based on performance in the units listed at 1A and 1B above.

In the event of failure in COM6912 Individual Data Analytics Dissertation Project at the first attempt, any resubmission is subject to the approval of the Board of Examiners.

⇐P	-	This module has pre-requisite(s).
P⇒	-	This module is a pre-requisite for other modules.
C	-	This module has co-requisite(s).
X	-	Some modules cannot be studied in combination with this module.
+	-	Additional information about requirements for studying this module.

Please note that the regulations displayed on this page reflect provision in 2021/22 and may not reflect study undertaken in other academic sessions. To see regulations that applied in another academic session, please return to the Programme Regulations Finder home screen and select the appropriate session.