MSc in Data Science
London, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2027
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,010 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Band A countries indicative programme fee: £11010 | Band B countries indicative fee: £16375
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Data Science from the University of London, with academic direction by Goldsmiths, teaches statistics, data mining, machine learning and computational skills through project-based study. It addresses the shortage of data scientists and helps you build a professional portfolio by applying math and practical analysis to real-world datasets in a flexible distance-learning format that leverages London’s tech environment.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into roles in data science, machine learning, analytics, business intelligence and data engineering across technology, finance, research and public sector, into fintech, AI, robotics, consulting and development, preparing you for analytics, research or technical leadership.
This programme addresses the skills shortage of data scientists who can use data to drive improvements to organisational performance. Students will have the opportunity to build their professional portfolios through project work.
Gain highly valued skills
The MSc Data Science suite of programmes offers students skills which will help them not only in their current job but prepare them for their future career trajectory. This programme teaches the skills needed by data scientists to drive improvements to organisational performance. By combining the statistical and computational skills to generate insights, data can be used to enhance business delivery across a range of sectors. Students will learn the mathematical foundations of statistics, data mining and machine learning, and apply these to practical, real-world data. The MSc Data Science has been developed by the University of London with academic direction by Goldsmiths, University of London, which offers a similar programme on campus. The innovative study method gives students the freedom, right from the start of their studies, to create their own software projects.
A trusted name in global education
Founded in 1836, the University of London is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. In 1858, we made our degrees available to study anywhere in the world. We now have around 40,000 students in 190 countries. Among our former students are six Nobel Prize winners, including:
Nelson Mandela; the eminent Caribbean writer, Derek Walcott; and Charles Kao, a pioneer in the development of fibre optics. London as an academic base London is home to some of the world’s most innovative and entrepreneurial companies. Over a third of all European billiondollar start-ups are based in the UK. Many of the creative tech giants, including Facebook and Google, have offices in London. The MSc Data Science draws upon the city’s creative environment. You’ll be equipped with skills that will keep you up to date with the leading industry trends and innovations, wherever you are in the world.
This programme comprises four core modules, two compulsory modules, four optional modules and a final project.
Four core modules:
- Mathematics and Statistics for Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Data Programming in Python
- Big Data Analysis
Plus two compulsory modules:
- Data Visualisation
- Data Science Research Topics
Plus four optional modules, chosen from:
- Natural Language Processing
- Social Networks and Graph Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence
- R for Data Science
- Neural Networks
- Blockchain Programming
- Financial Data Modelling
- Mathematics of Financial Markets
And a final project.
Managing and analysing big data has become an essential part of modern finance, retail, marketing, social science, development and research, medicine and government.
Our flexible degree addresses the skills shortage of data scientists who can use data to drive improvements to organisational performance. You will have the opportunity to gain highly-valued skills through the specialist pathways:
MSc Data Science
These skills will lead to a variety of careers with employers from technology firms, the biomedical research sector, the charitable and voluntary sector, and public research sector.
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Embark on a variety of careers with employers from leading technology firms, robotics, military, academia, and public research sector.
MSc Data Science and Financial Technology
For a variety of careers with employers from the financial sector, including financial planning, insurance, marketing, and investment banking.
What do employers think of our graduates?
In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching centre.