Data Science MSc at Northumbria University

Programme overview

This exciting Data Science master's has been designed by top academics in the field, in close consultation with leading data scientists from the industry and the Northumbria University Institute of Coding (IoC). It will provide you with the relevant skills needed to analyse, synthesise and manage different types and sizes of data efficiently.

Faculty: School of Computer Science | Duration: 1 year Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Research Methods and Project Management, MSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies Project, Big Data and Cloud Computing, Principles of Data Science, Advanced Databases, Statistical Programming, Machine Learning.

Career pathways

This course is suited to those who have an undergraduate degree in computing/information sciences, or mathematical and statistical disciplines with applied computing components. It is an ideal course for graduates who wish to advance their career by becoming a data scientist.

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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 11,565 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full UK course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full international course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTFDSC6&code2=0011

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