Data Science (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

Full time & Part time October MSc 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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About the course

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.

Entry Requirements

The degree is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, so the main requirement is at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in any subject other than single-honours computer science, along with demonstrated aptitude as tested during the application process. You can download the aptitude test notes in advance to prepare. Full instructions will be sent via email upon receipt of an application.

Applicants with less than the required level of academic qualification may be considered if they have significant experience in the IT industry.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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