Data Science MSc

at King's College London

Structure

Required modules

You are required to take:

• Computer Programming for Data Scientists (15 credits) or Big Data Technologies (15 credits)
• Databases, Data Warehousing & Information Retrieval (15 credits)
• Statistics for Data Analysis (15 credits) or Elements of Statistical Learning (15 credits) or Statistics in Finance (15 credits)
• Data Mining (15 credits)
• Individual Project (60 credits)

Standard requirements
A minimum High 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above.

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Other requirements
A Bachelor's degree with a high (minimum of 65%) 2:1 honours (or international equivalent) in Computer Science or another relevant quantitative discipline (such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Natural Science, Electronic Engineering, General Engineering, Operations Research, or a joint degree in two such subjects). Applicants should also have a sound background in basic mathematics, in particular familiarity with standard concepts of calculus, trigonometry, linear algebra, vectors and matrix mathematics. In addition, applicants should be competent in computer programming, close to the level expected at the end of the first year of a BSc honours degree in computer science.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

UK:
Full time: £11,040 per year (2022/23)

International:
Full time: £29,310 per year (2022/23)

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

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