Overview

• Develop an understanding of state-of-the-art modelling, emergent data science techniques, and explore economic, environmental, and societal issues surrounding sustainability practices and policies
• Based at our stunning Penryn Campus in Cornwall and hosted by the University’s Environment and Sustainability Institute, which leads cutting-edge research on problems of environmental change
• Be exposed to a wide variety of data and data analytics approaches with opportunities to work with industry, charities, or the public sector
• Gain the skills and experience you need to succeed in the demanding and fast growing data analytics sectors particularly in relation to sustainability

Careers

This programme is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds who want to enhance their understanding of and confidence in using real-world data and mathematical models to address the big environmental, social and economic issues of our time, gaining knowledge of local to global scales and tapping into/skilling-up for the “Big Data revolution” in the field and in general.

The UK has one of the world’s strongest and most developed data analytics sectors, predicted to grow by 177% over the next 5 years and demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. The UK’s commitment to expansion of renewable energy is likely to mean a high level of investment in the sector in the next decade. The adoption of the UK’s microgeneration tariff in 2009, the Green Deal in 2013, the phased adoption of the Renewable Heat Incentive from 2011-2014 and introduction of Contracts for Difference in 2014, suggests continued strong support for rapid expansion of renewable energy in the UK.