MSc Advanced Data Science at University of Derby

Programme overview

Organisations across every sector are increasingly driven by data. The ability to extract insight, build predictive models, and communicate results effectively is now a core professional skill. This programme provides a robust grounding in statistics, data analytics, and large-scale data processing, combined with a strong emphasis on practical application and responsible AI.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Computing | Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September, January | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Advanced Data Science core modules: Natural Language Processing, Statistical Techniques, Processing Big Data, Studying at Masters Level and Research Methods, AI Technology, Analytics: ethics, trust and governance, Independent Scholarship.

Career pathways

Graduates from the programme will be equipped for careers in business intelligence and data analytics, which includes the analysis and extraction of information from Big Data sets relating to any type of industry or business. Graduates will also gain high level skills and knowledge pertaining to consultancy and entrepreneurship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for the MSc Advanced Data Science programme will normally hold a 2.2 or higher Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or a closely related discipline with significant mathematical content at an appropriate level, or an equivalent international degree.; Applicants who do not meet these criteria may still be eligible if they can demonstrate relevant work experience in a management or supervisory position, supported by employers’ references, and can demonstrate effective communication and learning skills and the motivation to succeed during an interview.; If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or the equivalent.; Where required, interviews will be conducted by the Programme Leader and may be undertaken by telephone where access to campus may be prohibitive.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year - 18 months, Part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=238266

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