The University of Sheffield Information School is ranked No. 1 in the World for Library and Information Management. This CILIP-accredited course produces highly employable graduates for a rapidly expanding global job market. You will learn the theory and skills you need to support data-driven decision-making in organisations, gaining practical experience of data modelling, data mining, data analysis and visualisation. Furthermore, throughout the programme there will be opportunities to gain hands-on experience using a variety of tools, such as R and SPSS, Weka, and Tableau/Spotfire. As well as technical data skills, the programme also aims to equip you with communication and presentation skills, alongside an understanding of the greater social and organisational context in which data science is being applied. It was developed in collaboration with external organisations across a range of sectors to make sure you gain knowledge and learn skills that employers are looking for, with industry experts sharing their experiences and talking you through examples of data science in action. Our MSc Data Science graduates are not just technically proficient, they’re also keenly aware of broader issues such as data presentation, privacy and ethics. That extra edge makes them even more attractive to employers.