Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics

UBC’s Master of Data Science in Computational Linguistics is the credential to set you apart. Offered at the Vancouver campus, this unique degree is tailored to those with a passion for language and data. Over 10 months, the program combines foundational data science courses with advanced computational linguistics courses, like natural language processing (NLP), equipping graduates with the skills to turn language-related data into knowledge and to build AI that can interpret human language. Jointly taught by faculty from Arts and Science, MDS-CL students are given access to experts in the fields of Linguistics, Statistics, and Computer Science.

Students learn fundamental data science skills, techniques, and tools with the core Master of Data Science cohort, then branch off into more specialized courses, such as natural language processing (NLP), experiencing the benefits of a large program and small program in one. A small cohort model allows for individualized support from teaching team and encourages community building. Strong connections with industry partners in public and private sectors, start-ups, and leading tech companies offer a wide range of networking/career opportunities for students.

Admission Requirements

• Proof of completion or enrolment in the following prerequisite courses: Programming, Probability and/or Statistics, and Calculus or Linear Algebra.
• It is advantageous if candidates have a degree and/or other significant experience relevant to language (e.g., a major or minor in linguistics).

What You’ll Learn

• Programming for data science.
• Computing platforms.
• Data manipulation.
• Descriptive statistics and probability for data science.
• Algorithms and data structures.
• Statistical inference and computation.
• Corpus linguistics.
• Databases and data retrieval.