Data Science MSc

Benefits of this course

The benefits of this MSc data science course are many and varied. You will build knowledge of the data science field, learn new techniques, and be part of exciting current industry developments.

By the end of the course you will have specialist skills in data acquisition, information extraction, aggregation and representation, data analysis, knowledge extraction and explanation, which are all in high demand and will help progress your career.
 

Who is this course for?
 

This course will teach you how to apply data science across many different sectors, including health, retail and government.

You will need to have a numerate first degree or demonstrate numeracy skills. You may be at the early stages of your career in professions including economics, statistics or computer science.

You are expected to be curious about data and enjoy working with algorithms.
 

Structure
 

Master of Science (MSc)
 

Duration:
 

• Full-time: 12 months

• Part-time: 27 months
   

Modules:
 

• Core modules: 6

• Elective modules: 2 from a choice of 7

8 modules in total plus dissertation

 

UK
 

You should have a UK first or an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject area such as computing, mathematics, physics, engineering, information science, economics, or a related discipline with mathematical and computational content.

 

We will also accept applicants with degrees in business, economics, psychology and health, if they demonstrate some statistical, mathematical and computer scripting aptitude, e.g. by referring to qualifications, courses and experience.

 

We may accept a lower class degree with relevant work experience, but this is at our discretion. We recommend your personal statement explains why you are interested in Data Science, points to relevant experience and indicates which particular aspects of our course interest you.

 

English language requirements

 

If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are required:

 

• IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four components)

• TOEFL 92 (minimum of 20 in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and 22 in Writing)

 

For information about the various English Language tests City accepts please see the English language requirements. Please note though that the scores listed there are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Fees for academic year 2022/23
 

Master of Science (MSc)

 

Full-time per year

UK: £10,400

Overseas/EU: £20,810

 

Part-time per year

UK: £5,200

Overseas/EU: £10,400

Career
 

The amount of data in the world is growing exponentially and as a Data Science MSc graduate you will be in high demand.

 

From analysing tyre performance to detecting problem gamblers, wherever data exists, there are opportunities to apply it.

 

You will graduate with specialist skills in data acquisition, information extraction, aggregation and representation, data analysis, knowledge extraction and explanation, all sought after skills by many employers across sectors such as retail, IT and government giving you a step up the career ladder.

 

Graduates starting a new business can benefit from City's London City Incubator and City's links with Tech City, providing support for start-up businesses.

 

Postgraduate students in our Department of Computer Science are offered an unrivalled opportunity to complete up to six months of professional experience as part of their Masters’ degree.

 

An internship enables you stand out in a competitive job market, develop your business knowledge and to learn about the different career paths open to you.

 

Postgraduate internship opportunities