MSc Data Science at University of East London

The MSc in Data Science is aimed at providing opportunities for those who wish to establish expertise and employment in data-centric, largely quantitative areas within a broad range of professional disciplines and areas of employment. A cross-disciplinary approach is therefore central to the delivery of the programme.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Computer Science & Digital Technologies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Data Science is not a computer science programme, although there is an overlap between Data Science and Computer Science. Our programme is more methodology-oriented. Modules include Mental Wealth, Professional Life (Data Ecology) (30 credits), Advanced Decision Making: Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning (30 credits), Spatial Data Analysis (30 credits), Data Science Dissertation, Variation for Online Learning Students.

Career pathways

The advantage of studying this programme is that it will uniquely qualify you in a field that is increasingly recognised as being central to most professional areas and for which job opportunities have been rising exponentially. Holders of an MSc in Data Science will have an advanced qualification in this area and it will prepare them for a professional or research career.

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