Careers and employability
Data science and artificial intelligence driven technologies are becoming integral parts of our lives and changing the ways people do business.
Nearly every organisation uses data science and artificial intelligence to refine and streamline their business practices. The significant opportunities afforded by the application of data science and artificial intelligence across so many different sectors, from IT and healthcare to government agencies, mean that professionals in this area are in high demand, with job opportunities far outstripping supply.
This MSc addresses this skills gap by preparing you for an exciting career in data science and artificial intelligence. This includes interdisciplinary opportunities tailored to your individual expertise, achieved by coupling knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence with the knowledge that you acquired from your first degree.
You’ll be well placed on graduation to secure a variety of roles, including:
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Data engineer
- Database manager or administrator
- Machine learning practitioner
- Data architect
- Statistician
- Business analyst
- IT consultant.
Your expertise working with data will also provide ideal preparation for potential PhD study.
In the UK, graduate schemes in data analysis and business intelligence at larger companies tend to offer a starting salary of around £30,000.
Salaries for data analysts are typically between £30,000 and £40,000.
Experienced, high-level and consulting jobs can attract salaries of £60,000 or more.
source: Prospects, Sept 2024