This conversion MSc introduces graduates without a computer science related degree to Data Science and AI principles, with a thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, data mining, artificial intelligence and the fundamentals of programming, to enable you to develop a toolkit of skills in data science and emerging technologies.
Please note, if you’re applying for January 2027 entry, your course welcome starts on 25 January 2027. Teaching starts on the 1 February 2027.
With organisations increasingly reliant on data science and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding how to analyse, validate and interpret data can significantly enhance your employability.
If you’re a graduate in a subject that’s not related to computer science, this conversion MSc will complement your first degree and prepare you to meet the high demand for professionals in data science and AI technologies.
With the roots of data science embedded in mathematics, we’ll start by introducing you to linear algebra, differential calculus, probability theory and statistics. This will prepare you for working with data mining algorithms and experimenting using real-world data.
You’ll receive an overview of how to design and create software, including an intensive introduction to programming, and explore key topics in AI. We’ll also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your dissertation.
Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of big data, web programming, bio-inspired algorithms and modern information systems are available through a range of optional modules.
This is a conversion MSc, designed for those without a computer science related degree, who are seeking to develop their maths skills and their knowledge and technical expertise in the areas of Data Science and AI. If you do have a Computer Science related degree, you may want to consider applying for the Advanced Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc .
The Department of Computer Science offers master’s programmes for students with undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and other disciplines.
If you have a Computer Science related degree, you could be eligible for the following master’s courses:
Computer Science related degrees may include degree titles such as: Computer Applications, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications and Engineering, and Software Engineering. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Any Computer Science related degree should contain a significant amount of computer science related modules to be relevant (as assessed by the Department of Computer Science).
If you don’t have a Computer Science related degree and you are interested in learning more about the field, you may be eligible to study:
Please check individual course pages for detailed entry requirements.
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country .
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications .
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests , to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.
Use the table below to check the course length you're likely to require for your current English language ability and see whether the course is available on campus or online.
If you’ve completed an alternative English language test to IELTS, we may be able to use this to assess your English language ability and determine the Pre-sessional English course length you require.
Please see our guide to Pre-sessional English entry requirements for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, for further details.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 80 位 | 格拉斯哥大学University of Glasgow | 1年 | 34815英镑/年 |
| 第 149 位 | 纽卡斯尔大学Newcastle University | 1年 | 32800英镑/年 |
| 第 152 位 | 埃因霍温理工大学Eindhoven University of Technology | 2年 | 21700欧元/年 |
| 第 416 位 | 阿斯顿大学Aston University | 1年 | 24000英镑/年 |
| 第 701 位 | 伦敦大学金史密斯学院Goldsmiths, University of London | 1年 | 25500英镑/年 |