Master of Science in Data Science (with Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence)

at Newcastle University United Kingdom

As well as pure and applied mathematics, you learn probability and statistical techniques that help you understand economics theories and address economic problems.

In Economics you explore topics relating to Britain, Europe and the rest of the world, including:

• Economic analysis and applications
• Global economics
• Micro- and macro-economics

In Mathematics you develop a thorough grounding in topics and techniques such as:

• Differential equations
• Probability
• Statistics

This joint honours degree benefits from teaching from both Newcastle University Business School and our School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, making sure you get expert tuition in both topics.

Chemistry touches every part of our lives. From food and medicine to biotechnology and renewable energy, its influence is endless. As a Chemist, you can have a great career and make a difference in the world.

Our MChem degree follows the normal BSc curriculum, plus a further year of advanced study. The MChem programme is perfect for those pursuing a career within scientific research.

You'll explore the role of chemistry in:

drug design
electronic properties of molecules and materials
renewable energy technology (solar, batteries)
nanoscience
You'll study organic, inorganic, physical and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You can create your own distinct learning experience at Newcastle. You'll explore your interests as you discover the subject.

In Stage 3, you'll take your year in industry. Gaining work experience is invaluable for your future career.

In your final year, you'll study advanced modules including:

• Catalyst application and design
• Organic synthesis for drug targets
• Exploring d and f block chemistry: applications and structural methods
• Pericyclic and radical reactions

The degree is similar to our Earth Science BSc Honours, but includes a year of advanced study at master's level.

Earth science covers everything from the formation of rocks and minerals to the impact of human activity on the environment.

This degree prepares you for a wide range of possible careers – from geology to geomatics, and from geochemistry to environmental consultant. Whatever you choose, you'll be equipped with relevant skills in:

• experimental science
• fieldwork
• scientific investigation
• project management

Your final year research project will deepen your knowledge and enable you to work with internationally leading researchers and professionals.

Our professionally accredited Marine Engineering degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer and prepare you to face challenges associated with the various specialisms.

This foundation year will help you build the base knowledge you need to progress to any of our marine technology BEng degrees.

This is a full-time programme of study covering core mechanical engineering topics, including:

• Foundation mathematics
• Applied mechanics
• Material science

The research master's contains taught and research elements. It is well suited as preparation for PhD research.

You'll focus on a particular area of Chinese studies that you'd like to carry out postgraduate research on. We place a high emphasis on excellent supervision, researcher training and development.

Our research staff work in diverse fields. This ranges from sociocultural, historical and political studies to film and literature, linguistics and sociolinguistics.

All our degrees focus on three core areas – pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics – and you have the flexibility to tailor the combination of these to suit your interests.

On this degree, you will select mostly mathematics modules in the later stages. These include:

• Introduction to vector calculus
• Methods for solving differential equations
• Algebra and linear algebra

You can also choose optional modules linked to the research expertise of our staff and learn about the latest developments in the discipline, such as advanced hydrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and Bayesian inference.

BSc or MMath?
We offer our degrees at two levels:

• Three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees
• Four-year Master of Mathematics (MMath) or Master of Mathematics and Statistics (MMathStat) degrees

Our four-year degrees are more in-depth and include:

• Advanced topics and a wider choice of modules
• A specialist study, tailored to your own interests, that develops your skills in research and communication
• More technical skills, for those who wish to enhance their employability or proceed to postgraduate study

This degree has a primary focus on the production and consumption of food products and on the behaviour of people as consumers. It covers a range of social and natural science and business subjects applied to food businesses.

Key topics covered are:

• Marketing and consumer behaviour
• Global economics
• Investigating agri-food systems from farm to folk
• Agri-business management
• Food science and technology

If you’re interested in pursuing a managerial career in the food processing, retail and food service sector, this degree is for you. You'll also be well placed for a wide range of careers in the global food supply chain management sector, with a solid understanding of the complexity of the global food chain system.

You will study the principles of management, economics, marketing and finance, as they apply to the management of sustainable food businesses and the global food sector.

Graduates will have the necessary skills to analyse problems, propose and criticise alternative solutions relevant to food businesses and the agri-food sector.

This master's in translation uses English and Chinese as working languages.

This course has two stages. Each stage lasts one year. You can either:

• Join the course at Stage 1 and follow the two-year course
• Or join at Stage 2 and follow the one-year course (this depends on your previous qualifications and experience)

Stage 1 is made up of compulsory modules. You'll gain a thorough grounding in translation and interpreting skills and techniques.

By the end of Stage 2 you'll have acquired high-quality written translation skills. You'll be prepared for a career in translation in fields such as:

• Technology
• Commerce
• International relations
• Journalism

This three-year Contemporary and Popular Music degree focuses on a range of musics and approaches, from acoustic singer-songwriting to experimental electronic forms, and from ethnomusicology to cultural theory. You'll grow as an accomplished musician while developing your creativity and critical thinking.

While you may choose to specialise in contemporary and popular music, the beauty of music at Newcastle University is that we offer a broad musical education so you can also take modules from world, classical, and folk and traditional music. You’ll study a range of historical, theoretical and cultural topics such as: analysing music; music history; Indian music; DJing and turntablism; composition; and music, politics and policy.

You'll receive one-on-one tuition and group lessons from our performance tutors, who are experts in their craft.

Newcastle is a great place to study this master's in Archaeology. We're surrounded by world-class prehistoric, Roman, medieval and post-medieval heritage. You'll make full use of our rich archaeological landscape with regular study trips and fieldwork.

Newcastle University has a long and distinguished history of archaeological research, including:

• Prehistoric archaeology
• Greek archaeology
• Roman archaeology
• Archaeology of the late antique period
• Western medieval archaeology
• Byzantine archaeology
• Historical archaeology (the post-1500 AD world)
• Landscape studies
• Material culture studies

You'll access some of the finest collections of archaeological artefacts in Great Britain in the on-campus Great North Museum: Hancock.

The Archaeology master's has six specialist pathways and a generic route. You can select a pathway to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations. Choose from:

• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology: Greek and Roman
• Roman Frontier Studies
• Late Antique, Medieval and Byzantine Archaeology
• Historical Archaeology
• Artefacts and Technologies

You'll join a vibrant archaeology community at Newcastle. You'll receive specialist teaching from leading academics in subjects of their research expertise.