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Data Science (with an industrial placement year) MSc

Data Science (with an industrial placement year) MSc

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Full time | University of Sussex | 2 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Data Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Do you wish to work in industry or plan to pursue further study? Are you interested in data science and its application to science and technology? If so, this course is for you.

On this MSc, you will learn about the theory and practice of state-of-the-art data science with applications ranging from mathematics to physics, and from biology to computer science. You will develop the skills to provide and use appropriate and up-to-date tools to deal with large datasets common in industrial practice and academic science.

You will learn in an intellectually stimulating environment and develop your research skills. Your MSc dissertation, supported by one of our expert faculty, gives you the opportunity to explore in depth an area of your choice. You can choose to focus your studies on one of these four streams:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Life Sciences.

Careers

There’s strong employer demand for skilled people in artificial intelligence and data science. The UK Government’s Digital Strategy predicts that within 20 years, 90% of all jobs will require some element of digital skills.

The versatility of this course is highlighted by a wide range of career options. Typically, our graduates become data scientists in industry, particularly in:

  • technology and engineering
  • computing
  • finance and banking.

Other careers paths may include:

  • management
  • Civil Service
  • scientific research
  • teaching
  • academia.

Modules

Your studies in this module include a series of seminars covering several topics - including national laws on data and ethical implications. In addition, there are seminars by Data-Science-oriented companies. You are expected to write a final dissertation of 3000 words, on a topic of your choice falling within the scope of the module.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,800

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in physics, engineering, science, computing, mathematics, or life sciences. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.