Data Science MSc (with Advanced Practice) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Designed in consultation with partners from industry, and the business sector, our highly practical Data Science Masters provides you with the relevant skills needed to analyse, synthesise and manage different types and sizes of data efficiently. Our Data Science MSc will provide you with the ability to explore data insights to ensure organisations are making the most out of their data. You will develop knowledge insight from a variety of structured and unstructured data, using a range of data analysis methods, processes, algorithms and systems.

Faculty: School of Computer Science | Duration: 2 years Full Time with Advanced Practice | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September or January | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Research Methods and Project Management, Big Data and Cloud Computing, Principles of Data Science, Advanced Databases, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning; Year 2 core modules: MSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies Project, Advanced Practice Semester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject such as computer / information science, engineering, maths, statistics, or a related discipline (e.g. IT, software engineering). Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,250 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full UK course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full international course fee for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: 2 years Full Time with Advanced Practice

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTSDSC6&code2=0014

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