MSc Applied Data Science

The increasing need to leverage big data has motivated many industries to hire data scientists to predict outcomes and provide meaningful interpretations. Companies hiring data science professionals include American Express, AstraZeneca, BBC, IBM, Mastercard, Rolls Royce, Space Ape Games, Warner Bros. Entertainment, WhatsApp, plus many more.

Graduates can expect to find employment in one of the increasing numbers of sectors needing specialists equipped with cutting-edge expertise in financial and digital technologies.

According to itjobswatch.co.uk, the median salary in the UK for data science professionals is £65k but the top 10% can earn upwards of £100k.

We prepare you for a career in the industry. In addition to your taught classes, we create opportunities for you to meet and network with our industry partners through events such as our ExpoSeries, which showcases student work in the industry. ExpoTees is the pinnacle of the ExpoSeries with over 100 businesses from across the UK coming to the campus to meet our exceptional students, with a view to recruitment.

• Normally a first degree (2.2 minimum), relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Any first-degree subject* is considered excluding BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence and BSc (Hons) Data Science.

• Entry from some first-degree disciplines including BSc (Hons) Computing and BSc (Hons) Information Technology depends on course content. You are required to provide a full transcript of your studies to enable our admissions team to determine your eligibility.

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.