Wider Topics in Data Science (992G5)
Wider Topics in Data Science
Module 992G5
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module consists of a series of seminars covering several topics - including national laws on data and ethical implications. This will include seminars provided by other Data-Science oriented companies and organisations.
Module learning outcomes
Systematically understand and critique the basics of the national law on data protection and freedom of information.
Systematically understand the wider ethical context related to data science when data are relative to human or living beings.
Systematically understand and critique the wider socio-economic context of data science.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality through writing a concise essay on wider aspects of data science.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | VACATION Week 8 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Prof Fabrizio Salvatore
Assess convenor
/profiles/168614
Dr Peter Wijeratne
Assess convenor
/profiles/596509
Please note that the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.