MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Newcastle University

Discover how to turn data into intelligence and launch your career at the forefront of innovation. This degree equips you with the skills and mindset to thrive in industries being transformed by Data Science and AI. Together, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) transform data into knowledge that is changing the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll develop confidence in using programming languages such as R and Python. You’ll then explore the theory and applications of data science in greater depth. Compulsory modules include: Data Visualisation and Data Handling, Programming and Machine Learning, Foundations of Data Science, Data Science Skills, Deep Learning and Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Generative AI.

Career pathways

Graduate roles and employers include: Data Scientist; Data Analyst; Machine Learning Engineer; AI Engineer/AI Developer; Data Engineer; Business Intelligence Analyst; Ethical AI Advisor; Prompt Engineer.

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