
Data Science MSci
Course Overview - Data Science MSci
Data scientists/analysts are in demand across a large range of sectors, from healthcare to finance, from marketing to transport. This course aims to provide the essential training you will need to be successful in this fast-moving, dynamic field.
The course brings together a range of techniques that the modern data scientist needs. You will study modules in mathematics, data analysis and computing and tackle a variety of interesting and engaging problems from the latest research studies, business and industry.
Key Course Benefits
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Data scientists/analysts are in demand across a large range of sectors, from healthcare to finance, from marketing to transport. This course aims to provide the essential training you will need to be successful in this fast-moving, dynamic field. <br/><br/>The course brings together a range of techniques that the modern data scientist needs. You will study modules in mathematics, data analysis and computing and tackle a variety of interesting and engaging problems from the latest research studies, business and industry. <br/><br/><strong>Key Course Benefits</strong> <br/><br/>• You will have the chance to equip yourself with transferable and professional skills which prepare you for employment in industry, business, or education. <br/>• You will be provided with the opportunity to develop critical and reflective skills required for problem solving in a wide variety of contexts. <br/>• The course has a particular emphasis on modern applications and the use of appropriate computational methods, software and technology. <br/>• You can expect to improve your knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of the latest data science, as well as the use of computational methods. <br/>• You will have the chance to gain industry-relevant experience* as you apply real-world, commercial software development practices within teams of your peers, preparing you for your career after graduation. <br/><br/>*UK and international opportunities <br/><br/>Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
257A
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes general studies) [2] Must include 40 Tariff points in mathematics qualification [3] May also include AS level and EPQ
Scottish Higher
A,B,C,C,C
AB/CCC to include Mathematics at Advanced Higher.
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on an individual basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
to include 5 points in Mathematics at Higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on an individual basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
A level
A,B,B
Mathematics at grade B or above. Excludes General Studies.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |