MSc Applications of Data Science at University of Birmingham

Transform your passion for data into practical solutions. This applied programme offers immersive projects, authentic datasets, and critical thinking skills to prepare you for tackling global challenges and shaping a sustainable future. This programme will equip you with the applied data science expertise needed to address complex, real-world challenges, with a particular emphasis on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is a 1-year full time taught masters degree (180 credits) consisting of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit project. The project is completed under the direction of a project supervisor. Modules include Applications of Data Science Project, Applications of Statistics in Finance and Economics, Communicating Data, Data Visualisation and Applications, Data in Education, Introduction to Statistics and Computing, Storing and Managing Data.

Career pathways

Once you graduate from the MSc Applications of Data Science you will be well-positioned for careers in roles such as Data Scientist, Sustainability Analyst, Data Strategist, and Policy Advisor, where you can influence evidence-based decision-making in sectors including environmental management, public health, and international development. If you are seeking further academic progression, the programme provides a strong foundation for doctoral research in data science, sustainability analytics, or related interdisciplinary fields.

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