MSc Data Science at University of Bristol

If you want to improve the world through the responsible use of data, the MSc in Data Science will give you the skills to do so. You will learn how to understand, in depth, the computational and statistical principles of modern data science and be skilled at the rigorous and ethical application of these techniques to real-world challenges. Whether you have a background in numerate sciences, engineering, or computer science, the programme will provide you with the skills to succeed in this exciting and fast-moving discipline.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology  |  Duration: One year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will take either a unit in Software Development: Programming and Algorithms, or, if you already have software development skills, a unit in Statistical Computing. The remainder of the MSc consists of the following units: Large-Scale Data Engineering Technology, Innovation, Business, and Society Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Text analytics Visual Analytics Data Science Methods and Practice. To complete your studies, an individual or group project can be chosen from a selection.

Career pathways

Our graduates have successfully transitioned into careers at leading organisations in diverse domains such as Deloitte, Amazon, AWS, Jaguar Land Rover, Lloyds banking group, NatWest, Barclays, Santander, British Telecom, McCormick & Company, AXA UK, OVO and Marks and Spencer to name just a few. Other career destinations include public sector employers like city councils, Department for Education, the National Institute for Health and Care Research, research institutes and PhD programmes.

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