Postgraduate (Taught)UCAS MSC-DS

MSc Data Science

Transform big data into actionable insights. Learn Python, machine learning, statistical modelling, and data visualisation with industry datasets and projects.

1 Year Full-time

Full Time

Start: September 2026

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technology

Programme Structure

Year 1

DS001Core20 credits

Statistical Learning

DS002Core20 credits

Machine Learning

DS003Core20 credits

Big Data Technologies

DS004Core20 credits

Data Visualisation

DS005Optional20 credits

Deep Learning

DS006Optional20 credits

Natural Language Processing

DS007Core60 credits

MSc Data Science Project

Entry Requirements

A-Levels: N/A

BTEC: N/A

IB: N/A

GCSE: N/A

IELTS: 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

First or 2:1 Honours degree in STEM, Economics, or related quantitative field

Basic programming experience recommended

Career Prospects

Data Scientist

Machine Learning Engineer

Business Intelligence Analyst

Quantitative Analyst

AI Research Scientist

Accreditations

Royal Statistical Society (RSS)

BCS