MSc Data Science

Course overview

This is a technical Data Science Master's focused on working with large datasets and using programming, mathematics, statistics and machine learning. You will develop skills in: • Python and computing tools • Data analysis • Machine learning • Statistical modelling • Large-scale datasets • Data research • Predictive modelling The course includes practical work with real-world datasets and a dissertation. Sussex says graduates can pursue roles such as data scientist, machine-learning engineer and data analyst.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£23,500 / year

Initial deposit

£5,000

Country

England

Campus

University of Sussex campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• UK: 2:1 undergraduate degree or above. • Subject: Physics, Engineering, Science, Computing, Mathematics or Life Sciences. • Pakistan: 4-year Bachelor's with 60–65% or CGPA 2.4–2.6, depending on university. • Other professional qualifications/experience may also be considered. • Applications are assessed individually. 💻 For your BScS Your BScS/Computer Science background fits the subject requirement, because Computing is explicitly listed by Sussex.

Scholarships & discounts

Scholarship Undergraduate (UG): £4,000 scholarship – applicable to the 1st year only. Postgraduate (PG): £4,000 Pakistan Regional Scholarship £5,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship – for students with a minimum of 80% in Bachelor’s (BS) or 70% in Master’s (MS). Additional Scholarship: Available for eligible courses within the School of Engineering & Informatics and Business School. £1,000 Agent Scholarship – available to new applicants only. This scholarship can be combined with other eligible scholarships and is limited to 5 awards only.

How to apply

No bank statement required for CAS.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£5,000

Course modules

Core modules Dissertation (Data Science Jan entry) · Independent Data Science research project. Data Science Masters Research Proposal · Plan and develop your research project. Data Science Research Methods Spring · Research methods for Data Science. Machine Learning · Build models that learn from data. Wider Topics in Data Science · Explore current Data Science topics. Algorithmic Data Science · Algorithms for solving data problems. Linear Statistical Models · Statistical modelling and prediction. Optional modules Examples include: • Advanced Natural Language Processing — working with human language data. • Image Processing — analysing and processing images. • Network Science — analysing networks and connections. • Statistical Inference — drawing conclusions from data. • Web Applications and Services — building data-related web applications. • Programming through Python — Python programming for computing/data work. • Data Analysis Techniques — practical data analysis methods. Optional modules can change and availability depends on timetabling.