Human-Centred Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, MSc
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This human-centered computational science program focuses on leveraging human potential to drive innovation in big data and AI. Students engage in a major project and participate in skill-enhancing activities, forming a close-knit cohort and learning diverse perspectives to amplify human potential. The program emphasizes responsible innovation and tackles real-world issues that transform society and the economy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program focuses on human-centered computational science, tackling real-world issues that transform society and the economy. It emphasizes human potential, needs, desires, and cares, leveraging these motivations to drive innovation. Students undertake a major project in this area and may also participate in skill-enhancing activities like sandpits, retreats, and focused training events. They form a close-knit cohort and learn human-centered methods grounded in diverse perspectives, using these to amplify and enhance human potential in big data and AI. Specific topics may include law, healthcare, management, or engineering.
Outline:
- Year 1
- Compulsory Modules (15 credits each):
- Designing-in Trust, Understanding, and Negotiation
- Human-Centered Perspectives and Methods
- Abuses, Biases, and Blessings of Data
- Optional Computational Core and Challenging Context Modules (45 credits Minimum):
- Critical Systems
- IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
- Mathematical Skills for Data Scientists
- Engineering Technology, Innovation, and Application
- Smart Manufacturing
- Partial Differential Equations
- Markov Processes and Applications
- Biomathematics
- Foundations of Management
- Scientific Computing and Health Care
- Health Data Visualisation
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Smart Contracts
- Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
- Hardware and Devices
- Artificial Intelligence and Law
- Machine Learning
- Numerical Analysis
- Enterprise, Innovation, and Intellectual Property
- Innovation Management
- Artificial Intelligence - Case Study Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence - Principles and Concepts
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Optional Modules (30 credits Maximum):
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Data Visualization
- Critical Systems
- IT-Security: Cryptography and Network Security
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Smart Contracts
- Advanced Topics: Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
- Hardware and Devices
- Year 2
- Human-Centered Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Dissertation (60 credits)
Assessment:
A combination of written or online examinations, individual and group courseworks, and a major independent project in the final part of the course.
Teaching:
- Methods: Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and tutorials
- Faculty: Internationally-renowned lecturers passionate about research and shaping the world
- Unique Approaches: Sandpits, retreats, training activities, side projects, and responsible innovation exploration and promotion in all work
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK International September 2023 £ 10,350 £ 20,100 September 2024 £ 10,850 £ 21,100 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
Overview
Notable Achievements:
- Ranked among the top 300 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2023)
- Recognized for research excellence in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
- Home to the prestigious Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law
- Recipient of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (2019)
Establishment:
1920 as University College of SwanseaUniversity Status:
Gained in 1948Student Life
Student Support Services:
- Student Union providing representation, support, and events
- Student Services offering academic, financial, and personal support
- Chaplaincy providing spiritual and pastoral care
Campus Facilities:
- Modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities
- Bay Campus, located on the waterfront, offering stunning views
- Singleton Campus, in the heart of Swansea city center, providing easy access to amenities
Extracurricular Activities:
Over 150 student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societiesSports Teams:
30+ sports clubs, representing a wide range of sports from rugby to sailingAcademics
Academic Resources:
- Extensive library with over 1 million books and resources
- Modern teaching facilities, including lecture halls, seminar rooms, and laboratories
- Research centers and institutes across various disciplines
Faculty:
- Internationally recognized faculty with expertise in their fields
- Strong emphasis on research and innovation
Teaching Methodologies:
- Interactive lectures and seminars
- Problem-based learning
- Research-led teaching
Academic Support Services:
- Academic Skills Centre providing support with writing, research, and presentation skills
- Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre offering assistance with mathematical and statistical concepts
- Language Centre providing language support for international students
Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:
- Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law: A prestigious law school offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs
- College of Engineering: A leading center for engineering research and education
- College of Science: Home to world-class research in areas such as physics, chemistry, and biology
Top Reasons to Study Here
Reputation:
Ranked among the top 300 universities worldwideResearch Excellence:
Recognized for research excellence in the REF 2021Specialized Facilities:
State-of-the-art facilities, including the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law and the College of EngineeringIndustry Connections:
Strong partnerships with industry leaders, providing opportunities for internships and placementsNotable Alumni:
Includes former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, and Nobel Prize winner, Sir Martin EvansServices
Counseling:
Student Counseling Service providing confidential support and guidanceHealth:
University Health Centre offering medical and mental health servicesHousing:
University-managed and private accommodation options availableLibrary Resources:
Extensive library with over 1 million books and resources, including online databases and e-booksTechnology Support:
IT Services providing technical support and access to university systemsCareer Development:
Careers Service offering career guidance, CV writing, and interview preparationEntry Requirements:
- 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-centered 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.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent English test.