MSc Data Science at University of Southampton

Become a proficient data scientist with a master’s in Data Science at the University of Southampton. You’ll study the latest techniques and technologies, including data mining, machine learning, and data visualisation. By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to develop original ideas and solve problems using advanced data science methods.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Computer science and software engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, from September to the following September. In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including manufacturing, scientific and technical, water and waste management, education, public administration, defence, finance. Careers directly related to the course include data analyst, data scientist, software engineer, machine learning engineer, big data engineer, environmental statistician, research scientist, data mining engineer.

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