Program Overview
The Data Science at University of Essex 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 6
- Tuition: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, 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
- Dissertation (optional)
- MSc Project and Dissertation (optional)
- Applied Statistics
- Machine Learning and Data Mining
- Modelling Experimental Data
- Text Analytics
- Artificial Neural Networks (optional)
- Bayesian Computational Statistics (optional)
- Big-Data for Computational Finance (optional)
- Combinatorial Optimisation (optional)
- High Performance Computing (optional)
- Natural Language Engineering (optional)
- Nonlinear Programming (optional)
- Professional Practice and Research Methodology (optional)
- Programming in Python (optional)
- Information Retrieval (optional)
- Data Science and Decision Making (optional)
- Research Methods (optional)
- Statistical Methods (optional)
- Stochastic Processes (optional)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK entry requirements
- A degree with an overall high 2:2.
IELTS entry requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
- If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months