Entry requirements

  • A 2:2 honours degree in a related subject, such as those providing a significant exposure to information technology
  • Applicants with degrees in other fields who can demonstrate relevant industrial experience may also be considered.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Overview

All industries now utilise data and Data-Science and Data-Analytics are increasingly identified as key industrial activities. The position of Data Scientist is rapidly becoming a required post for any company that wishes to take full advantage of the data that they collect. This course is designed to give you the skills to step into a career as a Data Scientist in a wide range of industries and companies.

Why study MSc Data Science at Middlesex University?

This masters has been designed to offer those with a familiarity in maths, science or computing an opportunity to develop a key set of skills for future employment in a way that builds on your existing knowledge and skill base. Upon completing the course, you will be ready to fulfil the requirements of a Data Scientist.

You will focus on the intertwining areas of machine learning, visual analytics and data governance, and be able to strike a balance between theoretical underpinnings, practical hands-on experience, and acquisition of industrially-relevant languages and packages. You will also be exposed to cutting-edge contemporary research activity within data science that will equip you with the potential to pursue a research-based career, and, in particular, further PhD study at Middlesex.

Course highlights

  • Explore theoretical and practical aspects with industry-recognised skills
  • Study a course that is unique in it's fusion of machine-learning, visual analytics and corporate data governance
  • Equip yourself to apply machine-learning and visual analytics to any data source

Fees and funding

UK students
£10,000
International students
£14,500

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
enquries
Email
enquiries@mdx.ac.uk