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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Sussex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
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
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£ 22,575per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Sussex
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University League Table
47th
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Campus address
University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
34th out of 117 7
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Entry standards
/ Max 227135 60%45th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10087.0 87%38th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.11 78%26th
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