Data Science MSci at Coventry University

Explore how data can be used to address real-world challenges. Course modules offer opportunities to gain hands-on experience in areas such as AI, analytics and programming, helping you build skills that are relevant to roles in technology, business, science and related fields. This course is designed for those passionate about data-driven problem-solving.

Faculty: Maths, Data and Physics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option; integrated master's)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Algebra and Applications, Statistics and Data Science, Calculus and Applications, Programming and Artificial Intelligence. Year two: Advanced Calculus and Complex Analysis, Data Modelling and Machine Learning, Differential Equations and Applications, Artificial Intelligence Applications. Final year: Optimisation and AI, Advanced Topics in Statistics, Mathematics and Data Science Project (Single), Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Cryptography and Information Theory. Additional year: Machine Learning and Statistical Modelling, Deep Learning and Computer Vision, Generative AI and Reinforcement Learning, The Data Science Professional.

Career pathways

This data science course is focused on preparing you to work in one of the most dynamic fields in the digital age, with a focus on transferable and work-ready skills. As a data analyst, you may often find yourself working in a multi-disciplinary environment, as you bring your technical skills and knowledge to bear upon a specific business issue.

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