Data Science - MSc at University of South Wales

Programme overview

An award-winning, BCS-accredited master's in data science (Best Academic Programme of the Year, FinTech Awards Wales 2023) for graduates and professionals from STEM or business backgrounds. Delivered by blended learning at Pontypridd with at least three hours of weekly face-to-face contact per module, and assessed entirely by coursework.

Duration: 13 months full-time; 20 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: February 2027; September 2027 (full-time and part-time) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core modules divided into two streams, followed by an MSc Project. Students work towards the SAS Joint Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Mining and use DataCamp and AWS Educate/Academy resources. Skills covered include data analysis, machine learning, programming, cloud computing and project management.

Career pathways

Data scientist, business intelligence analyst, machine learning engineer, data/cloud engineer, AI research scientist. Industry project partners include Admiral, Talent Intuition and NHS Wales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline across any STEM or business subject; relevant industry experience can also be taken into account. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,060 a year. Key course details figure for 2027 entry, full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: February 2027; September 2027 (full-time and part-time)

Duration: 13 months full-time; 20 months full-time; 2 years part-time

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