MSc Data Science Conversion at Kingston University

Do you have a bachelors degree in a non-computing or mathematics discipline, but want to embrace the opportunities emerging in the rapidly expanding data science field? This Data Science Conversion MSc, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, could be the course for you.

Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The multidisciplinary nature of data science is reflected in this MSc programme. The combination of modules in data management, analysis, modelling, visualisation and artificial intelligence (AI), are taught by a cross-disciplinary team. Modules - core modules: Databases and Data Management, Data Analytics and Visualisation, Applied Data Programming, Project Dissertation, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: ; dedicated postgraduate computing laboratories, fully-equipped with fold-flat LCD screens, data-projection systems and high-spec processors ; industry-standard development software and tools, such as Python, Scikit, Learn and Tensorflow ; the learning resources centre, offering subject libraries, online database subscriptions and resource materials. A dedicated team of IT technicians support our labs and is always on-hand to provide assistance.

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