Data Science MSc

Overview

All industries now utilise data and Data-Science and Data-Analytics are increasingly identified as key industrial activities. The position of Data Scientist is rapidly becoming a required post for any company that wishes to take full advantage of the data that they collect. This course is designed to give you the skills to step into a career as a Data Scientist in a wide range of industries and companies.

Why study MSc Data Science* at Middlesex University?

This masters has been designed to offer those with a familiarity in maths, science or computing an opportunity to develop a key set of skills for future employment in a way that builds on your existing knowledge and skill base. Upon completing the course, you will be ready to fulfil the requirements of a Data Scientist.

You will focus on the intertwining areas of machine learning, visual analytics and data governance, and be able to strike a balance between theoretical underpinnings, practical hands-on experience, and acquisition of industrially-relevant languages and packages. You will also be exposed to cutting-edge contemporary research activity within data science that will equip you with the potential to pursue a research-based career, and, in particular, further PhD study at Middlesex.

Course highlights

• Explore theoretical and practical aspects with industry-recognised skills
• Study a course that is unique in its fusion of machine-learning, visual analytics and corporate data governance
• Equip yourself to apply machine learning and visual analytics to any data source

Careers

How can the MSc Data Science support your career?

Upon completing the course, you will be well placed to step into a career as a data scientist in a wide range of industries and companies.

You could also consider continuing your studies to PhD level.

Students need to have a 2:2 honours degree in a mathematically or computationally literate degree area. Students with degrees in other fields who can demonstrate relevant industrial experience may also be considered. We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification.