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Data Science and Analytics MSc by Research at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This research-based master's programme will equip you with the specialist skills, knowledge and research expertise required to progress your career as a data analyst across multiple industries and research fields. You will develop a critical, research-led awareness of state-of-the-art data science and be able to demonstrate the practical skills to create value in its application to business, scientific and other domains. The MSc by Research comprises two terms of taught modules – please see below for details – amounting 60 credits.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Quantitative Data Analysis, Modern Data, Research Project Management, High Performance Computational Infrastructures, Extended Dissertation.

Career pathways

Your MSc by Research in Data Science and Analytics from Brunel focuses on creating T-shape researchers. It will equip you with critical, research-led awareness of the state-of-the-art in data science together with practical skills necessary to create value in application to business, scientific and/or social domains.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent internationally recognised qualification. A wide range of disciplines are acceptable, for example: Science; Technology; Engineering; Mathematics; and Computing. Applicants are required to submit a 400 word “research brief”. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,435 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 24,795 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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