MSc Data Science 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.

Department: Computing & Cyber Security | Duration: 12 months (May or September start) or 16 months (January start) full-time; 24-28 months part-time | Intake: January, May or September | Study mode: full-time, part-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.

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 8,365 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September

Duration: 12 months (May or September start) or 16 months (January start) full-time; 24-28 months part-time

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