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Tuition GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 14 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Sunderland, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Data Science at University of Sunderland is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 14 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

  1. Duration: 14 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Data Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Skills and Academic Literacy
  2. Big Data in Organisations
  3. Data Science Fundamentals
  4. Data Visualisation
  5. Machine Learning and Data Mining
  6. Data Analytics
  7. Big Data Security
  8. Master Project.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • We require applicants to hold an undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:2 or above in a computing or related discipline (mathematics, statistics, engineering), or 2:1 or above in a relevant non-computing or related discipline (which has numeracy included and/or application of big data as a significant theme).
  • If English is not your first language, you need: IELTS (6 with no score less than 5.5 in any band), CAE (grade C or above), CPE (grade C or above), PTE (56 with no score less than 51 in any band).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland, United Kingdom

University of Sunderland 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 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-16
  • Language English
  • Duration 14 months