MSc Applied Data Science at University of Buckingham

Our MSc Applied Data Science will train to be a new generation data scientist needed to meet the growing demand for specialist skills in this field. Build your expertise in Data Science, the vital scientific discipline with transformative applications across key sectors, from Finance and Information Technology to Healthcare and Education. Whether you want to become a data scientist, develop expertise in AI and analytics, or, lead data-driven decision-making, the MSc programme has been designed to ensure you develop the advanced skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of data science.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop end-to-end data science expertise to achieve strategic business objectives. Explore advanced and emerging AI applications shaping modern data-driven systems. Develop technology leadership skills, including team management, communication, digital transformation, ethics and innovation.

Career pathways

Data scientist ; Data analyst ; Business Intelligence Analyst ; Data Engineer ; Machine learning engineer ; AI/Machine Learning Specialist ; Data strategy and digital transformation leader ; Data Science Consultant.

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