Master of Science - Data Intensive Astrophysics

The MSc Data-Intensive Astrophysics program has been designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in various fields, including academic research, as well as technical, development, and engineering positions within the highly sought-after field of "Big Data" and related scientific disciplines. By combining data analysis and computational techniques with a core science discipline, the program aims to meet the growing demand for well-qualified postgraduates who possess the expertise to tackle the challenges that arise from this exciting field. It has been estimated that the field of "Big Data" has already generated numerous job opportunities within the UK economy, and this trend is expected to continue as new data-driven approaches transform the public, private, and academic sectors.

The program is delivered by esteemed members of the Data Innovation Research Institute, a recently established institution dedicated to conducting research on managing, analyzing, and interpreting large volumes of textual and numerical information.