Data Science
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Entry requirements
We offer two entry routes into the programmes, so if you do not meet the academic requirements you may still be eligible to apply through an alternative route.
Entry route 1
To be eligible to register for any of the Data Science programmes, you must have the following:
- A bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) in a relevant subject which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University.
Relevant subjects include but are not limited to the following:
- Biomedical Statistics
- Business Computing
- Computer Science
- Creative Computing
- Data Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Finance
- Games Programming
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Marketing and Finance
- Mathematics and statistics
- Physics.
Entry route 2
- A bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable equivalent) in any subject which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University.
In addition to the above, you will be required to complete an online preparatory course prior to registration. The online preparatory course, Foundations of Data Science, requires approximately 30 hours of study.
Months of entry
April, October
Course content
With our online master's you will learn to apply technology to real world data science problems and gain an in depth understanding of emerging technologies, statistical analysis and computational techniques.
By studying this degree you will:
- have the option to study one of the specialist pathways in Artificial Intelligence or Financial Technology
- address skills required by data scientists to drive improvements in organisational performance
- have the opportunity to create your own data analysis projects
- earn a prestigious qualification that is valued across the globe.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible12 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time12 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time12 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible12 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time6 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- part time6 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
- flexible6 - 60 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Marketing
- marketing@london.ac.uk