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      University of Huddersfield

      BSc Data Science

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Heriot-Watt University

      MSc Computer Science

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Game Design, Full-Stack Web Development, React Native, Agile Software Development, Animations, Data Ethics, Git (Version Control System), Event-Driven Programming, Network Security, Web Applications, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Unsupervised Learning, Combinatorics, Database Design, Web Development, Generative AI, Usability Testing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Master of Data Science

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      IIT Guwahati

      Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linear Algebra, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Management, Database Theory, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Writing, Algorithms, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spreadsheet Software, Econometrics, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence, C (Programming Language), Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of London

      Master of Science in Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Human Factors (Security), Infrastructure Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Governance, Application Security, Cryptography, Network Security, Threat Modeling, OSI Models, Security Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Policies, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Data Collection, Data Analysis

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning, Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Engineering Management

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, People Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Biostatistics, FinTech, Statistical Reporting, Unsupervised Learning, Digital Transformation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cloud Security, Network Model, Exploratory Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Assertiveness, Business Process Modeling, Web Scraping, Deep Learning

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of London

      International Foundation Programme for Computer Science (IFP)

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Slides - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Generative AI, Google Workspace, Prompt Engineering

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Applications and Integration

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • BSc Data Science: University of Huddersfield
    • MSc Computer Science: Heriot-Watt University
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: University of London
    • Master of Data Science: University of Pittsburgh
    • Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI: IIT Guwahati
    • Master of Science in Cyber Security: University of London
    • Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Master of Science in Engineering Management: Northeastern University
    • Magíster en Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • International Foundation Programme for Computer Science (IFP): University of London

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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