MSc Data Science at Manchester Metropolitan University

Data is transforming the world. With the right skills, you can help shape that change. From climate action and healthcare breakthroughs to smarter business and better policymaking, data science is at the heart of real-world progress.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Computing and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Data Science course equips you with the skills to extract, curate, engineer, and analyse data to solve real-world challenges. You’ll build predictive models and gain expertise in computational mathematics, machine learning, and big data processing. Year 1 core: Data Engineering and Analytics, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking and Practice, Deep Learning and Generative AI, Independent Research Project. Year 2 options: Postgraduate Industrial Placement Year.

Career pathways

Skilled data science professionals are in high demand across a diverse range of industries. You'll be able to apply your skills in a multitude of sectors – whether it be developing solutions that support the government to improve public services, driving operational efficiencies in the manufacturing industry, or working in e-commerce to enhance supply chain systems.

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