Course overview
Undertake an individual applied research project based within a workplace or industry context. This can form part of your portfolio you use for future job applications.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify a current problem in data science in an area of specialisation (real-world industry context, involving large-scale data analysis).
- Develop an appropriate research question, design and scopean applied research project with clear milestones.
- Position your proposed research within the wider literature and industry context.
- Select relevant research methodologies consistent with the principles, best-practice tools, techniques, and theories of data science.
- Apply the requirements of research to be socially responsible and comply with professional and ethical standards.
- Demonstrate an ability to learn, work and plan independently.