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MSc Data Science

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Course Overview

Funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), as part of an innovative initiative to fund conversion courses in computing and engineering, our intensive MSc Data Science is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, providing an excellent grounding for working as a data scientist or analyst in industry. It is also ideal if you are working in IT, without a formal IT degree, and want to strengthen and update your knowledge and skills in the areas of data science and software engineering while obtaining a formal Master's qualification in this area of emerging importance.

You will gain a broad knowledge of computing and acquire programming and data analysis skills, as well as comprehensive, practical problem-solving and analytical skills. You will also critically explore current research and methodologies and have the opportunity to investigate an area of current research in more depth via a project.

Graduates can pursue career paths in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy, or research. Possible professions include:

database administrator

IT consultant

systems developer

systems analyst

information systems manager

IT sales professional

technical author.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

The degree is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, so the main requirement is at least a second-class honors degree (2:2) or equivalent, in any subject other than single-honors computer science. Applicants with less than the required level of academic qualification may be considered if they have significant experience in the IT industry. Applicants who already hold a degree in computer science are referred to the MSc Advanced Computing.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Data Analytics

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

10380,

18030, (INT)

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