Data Science Course Handbook 2020/21
Data Science
Handbook Contents
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Section 1: General Information
1.1 About Data Science
1.2 Courses
1.3 Contacts and Key People
1.4 Facilities
Section 2: Course Regulations and Progression / Outcomes
(Lists of modules, required volumes of credits, relative credit weighting across years of study)
2.1 Year 1 Data Science BSc / MSci Course Regulations
2.2 Year 1 Data Science BSc / MSci Progression / Outcomes
2.3 Year 2 Data Science BSc / MSci Course Regulations
2.4 Year 2 Data Science BSc / MSci Progression / Outcomes
2.5 Year 3 BSc Data Science Course Regulations
2.6 Year 3 BSc Data Science Outcomes
2.7 Year 3 MSci Data Science Course Regulations
2.8 Year 3 MSci Data Science Course Regulations Progression / Outcomes
2.9 Year 4 MSci Data Science Course Regulations
2.10 Year 4 MSci Data Science Outcomes
Section 3 Module Selection and Course Transfers
3.1 Module Codes and Links
3.2 Module Choice
3.3 Module Registration
3.4 Unusual Options (including Language Modules)
3.5 Course Transfers
Section 4: Teaching, Learning and Study
4.1 Teaching
4.2 Developing Understanding
4.3 Attendance and Engagement
4.4 Study Skills
Section 5: Examinations and Assessment
5.1 Examinations
5.2 Coursework
5.3 Cheating
5.4 Reasonable adjustment
5.5 Mitigating circumstances
5.6 Remedying Failure
5.7 Examining Boards
5.8 Classification
5.9 Mark Release and Transcripts
5.10 Prizes and Actuarial Exemptions
5.11 Exit Awards
5.12 Appeals
Section 6: Pastoral Care and Support
6.1 Personal Tutors
6.2 Mentors
6.3 Department Support
6.4 Central Support
6.5 Values
7.1 Student-Staff Liaison Committee
7.2 Module Feedback
7.3 Course and Student Experience Feedback
7.4 Complaints
Section 8: Careers and Personal Development
8.1 Careers Guidance, Events and Resources
8.2 Making the Most of Your Time at University
8.3 Careers in Teaching
8.4 Letters of Reference
Section 9: University Information
9.1 Policies and Regulations
9.2 Support and Resources for Learning and Personal Development
9.3 University Contacts: Offices and Services