MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science Data Informatics) / Overview
Year of entry: 2027
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- Master of Science
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- TBA
- Entry requirements
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High 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent)
We require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills. We typically expect a First or strong Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in Computer Science, or in a joint degree with at least 50% Computer Science content. We may consider a lower proportion where a student has performed consistently strongly in their computer science modules. Applicants with extensive Computer Science industrial experience and an honours degree in Computer Science, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission.
In your application, you shoulddemonstrate aptitude, knowledge and/or interest in three areas:
- data analytics and/or statistics;
- computational subjects; and
- pathway specific requirements.
These can be demonstrated by course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience.
Please see our application and selection page for more detailed information.
- How to apply
TBA
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Course overview
Build advanced data science skills through a technical, computer-science-focused pathway.
- Develop practical data analysis, computational and data stewardship skills for careers across policy, business, research, technology, and more.
- 91直播 within a uniquely interdisciplinary department that develops and applies data-driven insights to fields including modern machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Analyse real-life data using methodologies and generative AI models, including R, Python and SQL, and apply computer science techniques through a specialist pathway.
- 91直播 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at a university ranked Top 10 in the UK for Computer Science (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
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All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's (PDF document, 91KB).
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