Internet of Things with Data Science

Entry requirements

The minimum requirement is a second class division honours degree or equivalent in any discipline, with previous demonstrable mathematical aptitude e.g. (A-level or BTEC Mathematics).

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Make discoveries in data and explore the value Internet of Things (IoT) can bring to businesses and organisations. With our Internet of Things with Data Science postgraduate degree, you can enhance your existing computer science knowledge, or gain new skills that can help you secure a role in a fastest-growing employment field in the digital economy.

Available with full and part-time study routes, the course provides you with specialist IoT and data science knowledge to apply in a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, commerce, professional services and the built environment.

You will:

• Explore the full data mining lifecycle, from data pre-processing and exploratory data analysis to the application
• Develop an advanced understanding, and context of IoT, the skills, challenges, System Design and methodologies
• Learn about security vulnerabilities and challenges, including attack surfaces (networking, social engineering) and modern issues (IoT, Cloud).
• Complete high-level academic and practical work developing, evaluating and critically assessing a robust, scalable and usable IoT solution

Information for international students

Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates. Find out more about how to apply as an international student.

Fees and funding

Data Science Scholarships

For September 2023 entry, we have 26 scholarships worth £10,000 each available to applicants with an offer to study MSc Data Science or MSc Internet of Things with Data Science. The scholarships are designed to increase diversity in the UK AI and data science sector.

Scholarships are available to home fee students who are part of one of nine underrepresented groups as identified by the OfS, with scholarships prioritised for women, black students, students registered disabled and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

For full eligibility criteria and further information, visit our fees and funding page.