MSc Data Science (Conversion) at University of Surrey

Unlock your potential with our new MSc Data Science (Conversion) programme, created especially for students from non-computer science backgrounds. Build in-demand skills in big data analytics, AI, cloud computing, data ethics and security, all while learning from leading academics and gaining exposure to real industry challenges. Whether you’re aiming for a career change or looking to boost your prospects, this programme gives you the tools to shape tomorrow’s technology landscape.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Start your journey into data science by developing the essential mathematics and programming skills that underpin the core modules of the programme. Gain experience working with real-world datasets across the entire data analysis pipeline while building strong technical knowledge in modern machine learning and statistical methods and their application in business contexts. The course covers key practical topics, such as business analytics and data visualisation, data security, building databases and working with cloud-based technologies. Core modules include Statistical Data Science, Essential Mathematics for Data Science, Programming Foundations, Machine Learning for Data Science, Business Analytics with Data Visualisation, Research, Ethics, and Security in Data Science, Msc Data Science Dissertation.

Career pathways

Our data science masters graduates are in high demand across many sectors, and go on to roles such as data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, data architect or business analyst.

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