Gain the knowledge and skills to fast-track your career and find solutions to the challenges facing our data-led world. You'll combine mathematical, statistical and computational approaches to discover knowledge from data, preparing you for a diverse range of careers. Pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, market research, social media, finance, sports and disaster management are all fields with high demand for data scientists.<br><br>Learn with leading academics in this exciting field. Bristol's data science expertise means that you'll be taught the sophisticated theory and methods needed to address modern data-analytic challenges. Our highly interdisciplinary programme features links with the Bristol Institute for Scientific Computing (BriSC) as well as exposure to real-world problems from our industry partners.<br><br>You will study units involving a blend of theoretical background and practical skills designed especially for this new course, including Mathematical Tools for Data Science, Advanced Linear Modelling and Classification, and Algorithms and Machine Learning.<br><br>Additional information, including information about careers in Data Science and testimonials from students and industrial partners, can be found here.<br><br>If you're interested in pursuing further research, our Centre for Doctoral Training, COMPASS, offers the opportunity to study computational and statistical science through a four-year PhD programme.