MSc Applied Data Science (Conversion) at Anglia Ruskin University

Designed for graduates from any discipline, our MSc Applied Data Science (Conversion) will help you industry-ready data science and AI skills employers are looking for. Whether you're changing career or expanding your technical expertise, this conversion course in the heart of the Silicon Fen provides a practical pathway into modern data science and AI. You’ll gain hands-on experience in programming, statistics, machine learning, data visualisation, predictive analytics and generative AI through real-world datasets, and graduate with the analytical and technical skills sought by employers across healthcare, finance, business, technology and research.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a confident data scientist, whatever your previous academic background. You'll begin by building strong foundations through Analytical Techniques and Programming with Python, before progressing to Principles of Data Mining and Machine Learning, where you'll develop predictive models and extract meaningful insights from real-world data. Year 1: Analytical Techniques, Programming with Python, Principles of Data Mining and Machine Learning, Applied Data Analysis and Research Methodology, Data Analytics Major Project.

Career pathways

Your mentorship and belief in me have helped me learn and develop skills that I will carry with me for the rest of my career as I start my new role as a data analyst. Gain in-demand skills applicable to a range of careers.

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