Program Overview
The Data Science at King's College London is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Data Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,520 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Data Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Data Science Individual Project
- Computer Programming for Data Scientists
- Databases, Data Warehousing and Information Retrieval
- Statistics for Data Analysis
- Big Data Technologies
- Simulation and Data Visualisation
- Data Mining
- Machine Learning
- The Social Life of Big Data
- Elements of Statistical Learning
- Statistics in Finance
- Advanced Research Topics
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
- Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Random Variables and Stochastic Processes
- Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithms for Computational Molecular Biology
- Communications Theory
- Optimisation Methods
- Text Searching and Processing
- Biologically Inspired Methods
- Pattern Recognition
- Network Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum academic requirements:
A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with 2:1 (Upper Second Class) honours (or international equivalent) is required in one of the following subject areas:
Computer Science, or Computing
Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics or Statistics
Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, or Mathematical Finance
Physics
Natural Science
Electronic Engineering
Geographic Information Systems
Operations Research
Application procedure
- Applications must be made online using King\'s online application portal and a non-refundable application fee of \xc2\xa350 applies. Your application will be reviewed by the admissions tutor and we aim to respond to applications within four weeks, although this may take longer during busy and holiday periods.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,520 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,520 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months