Data Science & Artificial Intelligence MSc

Please note, the January 2026 full-time route is 16 months long.

What revelations hide in social media, online reviews, mobile applications or Internet of Things (IoT) sensor data? Our MSc Data Science & Artificial intelligence unlocks the theories, skills and tools you need to uncover hidden patterns, correlations and trends.

As a recent graduate of a STEM discipline or IT industry career changer, you’ll become a data specialist on this course.

Data scientists and analysts work in a changing and evolving technology landscape. You need imagination and creativity to come up with novel ways to answer questions. We’ll teach you to assess new and advanced solutions then adapt them as you process, analyse and make sense of big and complex data.

Study visualisation, modelling, and the foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. Assess issues presented by big data in different situations. Learn essential methods, practices, and theories. Study relevant computational techniques. You’ll develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed with our Masters in data science & artificial intelligence.

An accredited degree

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Successfully completing an accredited honours degree is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status.

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Your future career

You’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need for a career in data science with our MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. Apply for roles like data scientist, data analyst, big data developer or data engineer. Many industries are looking for graduates with these skills, including:

• banking and finance
• healthcare and pharmaceutical
• telecommunications
• internet and online sales
• energy
• cars and transport

If industry doesn’t appeal, you could create your own start up or study to PhD level like previous students.

This programme starts you on the path to chartered status.

This course has initial accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (subject to re-approval). It also has initial accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (subject to re-approval). Initial accreditation is granted to new programmes which are yet to have a graduating cohort. Successfully completing an accredited BCS course is the first step to full BCS membership and to being awarded chartered status.