Course Catalogue

Data Science is a degree that provides students with a comprehensive education, skills and learning experience in the discipline of data science. The programme provides graduates with a solid computing background in general, specific knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in data science. The specific aims of the programme are as follows: • To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of current and developing data science approaches. • To provide students with relevant technical skill and experience in the application of the methodologies and techniques of data science. • To develop students' analytical, creative, problem-solving and evaluation skills. • To encourage students to become autonomous learners. • To provide a platform for career development, innovation and further postgraduate study. • To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. • To facilitate students in the development of expertise in areas of direct and complementary relevance to gaining employment. • For students undertaking a placement year the aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

These include lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, coursework (both individual and group coursework),projects, seminars and guided independent study. Students are given feedback on all assessed work produced. Students are motivated by being given a specific task with an achievable outcome, ranging from completion of a small tutorial exercise to a full-scale individual project at Level 6. Knowledge and understanding is assessed via formal examination, individual and team coursework, demonstration of practical work, and a full-scale individual project at Level 6. Assessment methods for each module are specified in the module specifications. Each module is assessed by examination and/or coursework. Skill 1 is developed through tutorial group discussion, team work, coursework, projects and presentations. Skills 2, 3 and 4 are developed through laboratory work, coursework and projects. Skills 4 is developed though coursework, projects and guided independent study. These skills are assessed by coursework (1-4) laboratory work (2-4),and formal exams (1, 2, 3 and 4),as well as project work, reports and presentations (3-4). Practical skills are developed throughout the programme. The many laboratory or workshop based modules reinforce the learning of practical skills. Coursework and projects are designed to provide practical opportunities for students to work independently and in groups. The various programming and computer based modules provide important exposure to industrial standards. Skills 1, 2, 3, and 4 are developed through laboratory work, coursework and project work. Skill 5 is developed through individual and group coursework, laboratory work and project work. Practical skills are assessed via laboratory sessions, workshops, submission of reports, demonstration of systems, industrial placement and individual projects. Personal Development opportunities are inherent within the programme. The placement year is assessed, by portfolio, on a pass / fail basis. Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study and projects, examinations, group work and presentations. Skill 1 is developed through a combination of research-related coursework, guided independent study, and projects. Skill 2 is developed through study of technical methods, examinations, coursework, and projects. Skill 3 is developed through report writing for coursework and projects, written examinations, teamwork, presentations, and group discussion. Skill 4 is developed via the management of learning tasks and deadlines for coursework and projects. Key skills are assessed as part of coursework (1-4),projects (1-4),written examinations (2,3) and presentations (3).

Level 4: 4103COMP Personal and Professional Development - this module provides students with an opportunity to consider their future role as a computing professional and develop a plan to enable them to progress in their chosen career. Level 5: 5101COMP Professional Issues – this module provides further insight into developing the role of the student becoming a computing professional. Students will be encouraged to become student members of appropriate professional bodies for the computing industry (e.g. ACM, IEEE or BCS) as part of their development. 5107COMSCI Sandwich Year Data Science - The aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study as well as the attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.