MSc Data Science (Part Time 2 Year) at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

This MSc Data Science degree offers a cutting-edge curriculum delivered over two years of part-time study, bridging the gap between academic theory and modern industry practice. You’ll tackle applied projects across diverse domains ranging from healthcare to environmental science. Our hands-on approach is specifically designed to boost your employability, transforming complex data into actionable insights that global employers value.

What you will study

The MSc Data Science course is a part‑time, two‑year taught programme designed for students from a variety of backgrounds who can demonstrate an ability to learn computing skills. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Data Mining, Dissertation - P/t Proposal, Professional Skills for Computer Scientists. Year 2: Applied Statistics, Dissertation - P/t.

Career pathways

With a MSc Data Science 2-Year Part-Time degree, you could launch a career as: Data Scientist, Database Administrator, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Systems Developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2 Degree Subject Computing, Mathematics or a related subject that evidences an ability in maths, statistics, data handling or database manipulation. Your application should also demonstrate some programming experience either in other qualifications or work English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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