Applied AI and Data Science MSc at Middlesex University

Join an award-winning course and develop the skills to be a data scientist, a role that is becoming essential across the full range of industries. This master's course has been designed to offer those with a familiarity in mathematical science or computing an opportunity to develop a set of skills for future employment in a way that builds on your existing knowledge and skills. After finishing the course, you'll be ready to enter a career as a data scientist.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 12 months placement  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option)  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your studies will focus on the intertwining areas of machine learning, visual analytics and data governance. Compulsory modules include AI-Enhanced image processing and computer vision, Machine Learning and AI for Data Science, Cloud and Big Data Technologies, Applied Data Science: From Processing to NLP and LLMs, Visual Data Analysis, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Data Science and AI, Research Methods and Postgraduate Project.

Career pathways

All industries now use data science, and data analytics are increasingly identified as essential industrial activities. The position of data scientist is rapidly becoming a required post for any company that wishes to take full advantage of the data that they collect.

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