- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Our MSc in Data Science will give you a solid grounding in data science concepts and technologies for extracting information and constructing knowledge from data. The course focuses on the three core technical themes of data mining, machine learning, and visualisation. You will study computational principles, methods, and systems for a variety of real-world applications that require mathematical foundations, programming skills, critical thinking, and ingenuity. With large data sets now available across almost all industry sectors, there is an increasingly high demand for innovative new technologies and skilled data scientists. Please note, Data Science, MSc, is not appropriate for those who do not have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or equivalent - please see entry requirements below). Please see Applied Data Science, MSc, where you will not require an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or equivalent).
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test. Please see further information about our English Language requirements.
Fees
International students: £23,050 per year
UK students: £11,200 per year
UK/Home: £11,200 per year
International: £23,050 per year
Start dates
Sep 2026 or Jan 2027
Application deadline
Home; 29 July 2026 (International)
Campus
- Bay Campus, United Kingdom
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