MSc Data Science at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A conversion MSc at Clifton Campus covering big data infrastructure, AI, statistical analysis and data mining, with a focus on deriving business value from data. It is accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA) and was developed with funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Office for Students.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology | Department: Department of Computer Science | Duration: One year full-time / two years full-time with placement / two years part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core modules (120 credits): Fundamentals of Big Data and Its Infrastructure, Introduction to Computer Programming, Statistical Data Analysis and Visualisation, Deriving Business Value from Data Analytics, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Research Methods, followed by a 60-credit Major Project. A one-year placement is optional.

Career pathways

Graduates work in sectors such as finance, healthcare and retail as Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Optimisation Consultants and Business Information Analysts, with employers including Experian, the NHS and the Office for National Statistics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a technical or scientific subject, including but not limited to sport science, biomedical, economics and information systems; other subjects considered case by case. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered. International applicants: equivalent qualifications from other countries accepted; English language requirements apply as set for the subject.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: One year full-time / two years full-time with placement / two years part-time

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