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Course Structure

Important information

We are planning to make changes to our Behavioural and Data Science MSc degree for 2024 entry, including changes to our core modules. Changes to core modules go through the University’s rigorous academic processes. As module changes are confirmed, we will update the course information page on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer.

 

Core Module List - this list is indicative of core modules students may take on the MSc in Behavioural & Data Science, the actual core modules running in your year may vary from the below.

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

CS909

Data Mining

15

CS917

Foundations of Computing

15

PS922

Issues in Psychological Science

15

PS923

Methods and Analysis in Behavioural Science

15

PS928

Behavioural and Data Science Project

45

PS938

Integrated Behavioural and Data Science

15

Optional Core Psychology/Behavioural Science Module List - students will take 2 psychology-/behavioural science-focused modules to compliment their core modules. Below is a selection of these modules that have run in previous years, the actual optional modules running in your year may vary from the below.

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

IB9AN

Principles of Cognition

15

IB9ZC

Behavioural Ethics

15

PS918

Psychological Models of Choice

15

PS919

Behavioural Change: Nudging and Persuasions

15

PS927

Neuroeconomics

15

PS931

Bayesian Approaches in Behavioural Science

15

PS941

Computational Behavioural & Social Science

15

Optional Core Computer/Data Science Module List - students will take 2 computer/data science-focused modules to compliment their core modules. Below is a selection of these modules that have run in previous years, the actual optional modules running in your year may vary from the below.

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

CS910

Foundations of Data Analytics

15

CS915

Advanced Computer Security

15

CS916

Social Informatics

15

CS918

Natural Language Processing

15

IM919

Urban Data

15

IM931

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Machine Learning

15

IM939

Data science across disciplines

15

IM942

Visualization Foundations

15