MSc Data Science at University of Exeter

MSc Data Science is the course for you if you want to explore the role of data science in a range of sectors. Nearly every sector requires data science expertise – from healthcare, wellbeing and retail to environment, banking, finance and government agencies. This conversion programme teaches graduates from a non-computing background* the necessary skills to understand the theory of data science and apply it to their area of interest.

Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years part time (September entry only)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc Data Science programme is designed for individuals from diverse academic backgrounds to learn the underpinning theory of data science together with methods for implementation and application. The programme has compulsory modules to ensure you learn a comprehensive set of data science skills alongside a choice of optional modules, enabling you to flex the programme to meet your interests and aspirations. You have the option to study this programme full-time over one year or part-time over two years (September entry only).

Career pathways

Data Science is changing the way people do business. Mountains of previously uncollectable data, generated by huge growth in online activity and appliance connectivity, is becoming available to businesses in every sector. The opportunities for businesses and individuals who can manage, manipulate and extract insights from these enormous data sets are limitless. A direct result of this is the dramatic increase in demand for individuals with the skills to turn this information into insight is outstripping supply.

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