The
focal areas are career driven and to assist our students, certain
module combinations are suggested. BDatSci offers subject combinations
for the following focal areas:
1. Statistical Learning (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
Statistical
learning entails identifying trends and patterns in data, and using
these to construct mathematical models which can be used to predict or
classify
outcomes. It is used in diverse fields such as computer vision, speech recognition, sport and finance.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainly from Mathematical
Statistics, with home Department: Statistics and Actuarial Science
2. Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
Computer Science studies the
principles and practice of computation and data processing; it considers
problem-solving techniques and data manipulation for
everything from routing
data over the Internet and powering your social media feeds, to controlling GPS
satellites, manufacturing robots, or even your computer.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainly from Computer Science, with home Department: Computer Science
3. Analytics and Optimisation (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
Operations
researchers use analytics and optimisation techniques to make a difference in
the world. Mathematics is applied to complex
problems to
find
meaningful, data-driven insights and improvements. Operations research:
the science of better, evidence-based decision making.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainy from Opreations Research, with home Department: Logistics
4. Applied Mathematics (Faculty of Science)
Applied
mathematics looks at real world applications of mathematical methods in
fields such as science, engineering, business, computer science and
industry. It is therefore a combination of maths, science and domain knowledge.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainly from Applied Mathematics, with home Department: Applied Mathematics
5. Behavioural Economics (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)
Behavioural economics studies how
psychological and economic factors affect the decisions we make as investors,
consumers, voters and workers. Applying
these theories to data provides data
scientists with the opportunity to understand, predict and influence human
behaviour.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainly from Economics, with home Department: Economics
6. Statistical Genetics (Faculty of AgriSciences)
Statistical
genetics is the field of study where statistical methods are used to
make inferences of genetic data. It is used in fields such as population
quantitative genetics by for example plant breeders and conservation
geneticists and in genetic epidemiology where the effects of genes on
diseases are
studied.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainly from Biology and Statistical Genetics, with home Department: Genetics
7. Geoinformatics (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
Geoinformatics
is the science and technology dealing with the structure and character
of spatial information, its capture, its classification and
qualification,
its storage, processing, portrayal and dissemination.
Electtive modules in this focal area are mainly from Geoinformatics,
with home Department: Geography and Environmental studies
8. Statistical Physics (Faculty of Science)
Statistical
physics uses sophisticated maths and simulations to explore and
understand the physics underlying everything from quantum mechanics to
phase
transitions to factory nuts and bolts.
Elective modules in this focal area are mainly from Statistical Physics, with home Department: Physics