Data Science

Entry requirements

You'll gain a strong foundation in data science and specialist knowledge in a particular field. We do not assume that you will have programmed before, but we do require a level of mathematical dexterity that is commensurate with having completed a numerate degree. You'll have a BA or BSc Degree at 2.1 level or above in a subject such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or quantitative subjects like economics and finance.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Data Science will provide you with the technical and practical skills to analyse the big data that is the key to success in future business, digital media, and science.

The rate at which we can create data is rapidly accelerating. According to IBM, globally, we produce over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data a day. This ranges from biomedical data to social media activity and climate monitoring to retail transactions. These enormous quantities of data hold the keys to success across many domains from business and marketing to treating cancer or mitigating climate change.

Why study MSc Data Science

• The MSc in Data Science will prepare you to join a new generation of data scientists that are highly in demand across multiple industries.
• You’ll learn to combine the statistical skills of data analysis and the computational techniques needed to carry out this analysis on a large scale.
• You’ll learn the mathematical foundations of statistics, data mining and machine learning, and apply these to practical, real-world data.
• We’ll equip you with the computational techniques needed to efficiently analyse very large data sets.
• With guidance from industry experts, you’ll put your skills to the test using real-world data to analyse trends in social media, make financial predictions, and extract musical information from audio files.
• You’ll carry out original analysis on real-world data through your final project, which allows you to focus on your specific research interests.
• You’ll use industry-standard software such as Apache Hadoop and Spark to analyse data from industries such as biomedical, financial and social media.
• We have close links with leading industry professionals, who regularly deliver lectures and talks on Data Science.
• You’ll learn from experts in the Department of Computing and the Institute of Management Studies. Many faculty members bring their knowledge from active research and consultancy in a wide range of sectors.

Artificial Intelligence pathway

As well as MSc Data Science, we have the following pathway option that give you the chance to specialise in Artificial Intelligence:

• MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

In addition to pathway-specific skills in Artifical Intelligence, you’ll learn core skills that are essential for data scientists such as statistical analysis, programming, machine learning, data visualisation, and big data technologies.

In collaboration with Goldsmiths Institute of Management Studies, you’ll learn the skills to become the next generation of data science experts.

Information for international students

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.

Fees and funding

Find out more about postgraduate fees and explore funding opportunities. If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an application deadline.