MSc Data Science (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

The MSc Data Science equips students with specialist skills in computational and statistical techniques to unlock insight from data and solve complex problems. Teaching is by staff from the machine intelligence research group, with opportunities to contribute to live research. The degree is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for partially meeting the academic requirement for Chartered IT Professional registration. The advanced practice route adds an internship.

Department: Computing & Cyber Security | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: January, May or September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Big Data and Business Intelligence, Computing Masters Project, Data Visualisation, Interactive Visualisation, Machine Learning, Research Methods and Statistical Methods for Data Analytics, plus an advanced practice internship.

Career pathways

Graduates can find employment in sectors needing security and data specialists, such as the defence, financial, telecommunications and health sectors; students meet industry partners through the ExpoSeries and ExpoTees events.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree in a related discipline (2.2 minimum), or relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Acceptable subjects include artificial intelligence, computer forensics, computer science, computing, information technology, data science and digital forensics. International students require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2 years Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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