MSc Data Science and Entrepreneurship at Newcastle University

This unique combination of data science and entrepreneurship gives you the tools to identify opportunities and build new ventures. Today’s data science tools give us the ability to get to the heart of our most complex problems. In this conversion course, we’ll give you the tools to take these insights even further.

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 build a solid foundation in programming, statistics, machine learning and data handling and visualisation, using tools such as R and Python. In your second semester, you’ll 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 and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and AI in Practice, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Venture Creation, Entrepreneurial Strategy.

Career pathways

This course is designed to help you identify opportunities using data science and turn them into sustainable, innovative projects. Once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge to progress to PhD-level study and further research opportunities in academia. Graduate roles and employers include: launching start-ups (either solo or as a group); entrepreneurial and innovation consultancy; large corporates; third-sector organisations such as charities and social enterprises; policy design for local, national or international organisations; Further study; Industry links; Google; Meta; IBM.

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