POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT DATA SCIENCE MSC

Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

The Masters in Data Science is a specialist version of the MSc (Computing Science) which will provide you with a thorough grounding in the analysis and use of large data sets together with experience of conducting a substantial development or research project focused on Data Science techniques, preparing you for responsible positions in the Big Data and IT industries.
Why this programme

- The School of Computing Science is ranked within the top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).
- The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.
- The School works closely with The Data Lab, an internationally leading research and innovation centre in data science whose core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data.
- You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.
You will be well qualified for responsible software development positions, not only in the IT sector but also in many other sectors such as education, engineering, health services, financial services, government, manufacturing, retail, and transport. Expertise in Data Science & Big Data is particularly prized by employers. You will also be well qualified to proceed to a PhD in computing science.

Graduates of this programme have been employed by companies such as Scottish Water, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Expedia, EY, JP Morgan & Chase and Sky UK. Positions include Software Developer, System Designers and Data Scientists.