Master's Programme in Data Science - Data Engineering

The Master's Programme in Data Science with a specialisation in Data Engineering will provide you with the knowledge, tools and skills to succeed in a wide range of different positions that involve the analysis of large amounts of data. This specialisation provides the general skills needed by a data scientist, as well as advanced skills in data mining, data engineering, accelerator-based programming, and security. The programme also covers the mathematical foundations of data science. Companies such as Netflix and Amazon collect user data to generate predictions and recommendations about what their users will enjoy in the future. To analyse data produced by large-scale scientific experiments, advanced machine learning algorithms and data engineering platforms are needed. Many municipal authorities also strive to collect and integrate data from several types of sensors (air quality, sound, water distribution, and such). In all these examples, a single profession plays a pivotal role in turning information into insight: the data scientist. As part of the programme, you will also delve into the ethical and legal aspects of data science, that are fundamental to address societal issues such as climate change, healthcare and democracy. Uppsala University offers a rich research environment in data science, and the programme will prepare you for active participation in research projects, either as a PhD or in the industrial sector.