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MSc Data Science

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Data can provide insights to shape decision-making, power scientific innovation, improve business operations and inform government policy. But it takes state-of-the-art statistical and computational methods to unlock that power. Our MSc Data Science course lets you master those methods. On this data science masters, well equip you with the knowledge and skills to acquire, curate, manage and analyse data for solving real-world problems. You will gain essential, transferable computational and statistical thinking skills to create and deploy data-driven products and knowledge. Youll also look at ways to solve challenges in a range of potential, data-rich, application domains such as health, climate, transportation and sales.   You will have the flexibility to set the direction for your postgraduate studies with a masters project of your own design. While youll have the one-to-one support of your supervisor, its a solo project – as much about developing computing skills as it is about building confidence and autonomy, vital skills for the workplace.  Well help you put the technical skills into a real-world, professional context. This will help you communicate your findings in the workplace, and address any of the legal or ethical questions that come with data processing.   Whether you plan to continue your studies onto PhD level or youre looking ahead to a career as a data scientist, data architect, database developer or big data analyst, this masters degree in data science can pave the way.

Career prospects

Skilled data scientist professionals are in high demand across a diverse range of industries. You'll be able to apply your skills in a multitude of sectors – whether it be developing solutions that support the government to improve public services, driving operational efficiencies in the manufacturing industry, or working in e-commerce to enhance supply chain systems.

With the expertise youll develop with us, youll be well placed to apply for roles such as:

Data scientist

Data architect

Database developer

Data engineer

Big data analyst

Decision sciences analyst

Whatever route you decide to go down, your ability to harness the power of data and technologies will have far-reaching impacts, not only on the companies and industries you work in, but on society as a whole.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    45th out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    138 61%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    46th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    38th

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