MSc Applied Data Science at University of Derby

Programme overview

Data science is transforming how organisations operate, innovate, and make decisions. Across industries such as finance, healthcare, marketing, and public services, there is growing demand for professionals who can extract meaningful insights from complex data and apply them strategically.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: Computing | Duration: Full-time: 1 year or 18 months, Part-time: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September, January | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Applied Data Science core modules: Data Analytics, Applied Visualisation, Analytics: Ethics, Trust and Governance, IT Project Management, AI Technology, Studying at Masters Level and Research Methods, Independent Scholarship.

Career pathways

Graduates of this MSc Applied Data Science programme develop highly sought-after skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making. These capabilities are in high demand across a wide range of industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2 or international equivalent) in any discipline.; No prior computing or data science experience is required. However, you should: Be willing to engage with mathematical concepts; Be prepared to learn data analysis tools and programming principles; We welcome applications from students with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.; English language qualifications; If English is not your first language, or you have not successfully completed your highest level of qualification in English, you will need an English language qualification equivalent to a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) average score of 6.5 or equivalent.; If you enrol with this minimum score, you will be encouraged to engage with additional study to develop your knowledge and application of academic English.; View English language requirements; Note: International qualifications will be assessed for equivalency according to UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) guidelines and the university's international admissions policy.

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 or 18 months, Part-time: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=238979

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