Course description

The range of pathways reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the course and we welcome applications from students with backgrounds in a range of disciplines, including: business and management; health science; social sciences; geography; planning; computer science; and mathematics.

We provide training in core data science skills, embedded in a disciplinary context provided by the pathway, you will develop: computational skills; data analytical skills; data stewardship skills and knowledge; and project design skills.

Aims

This innovative MSc in Data Science course is an opportunity for graduates from a broad range of disciplines to develop data science skills. Our goal is to help you develop into an agile, skilled data scientist, adept at working in variety of settings and able to meet the challenges and reap the rewards of interdisciplinary team work.

Career opportunities

The global demand for data scientist talent continues to grow, as a result, our course qualification will provide a strong boost to your employability.

The University also has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.