MSc Data Science

The MSc Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a one‑-year full‑-time (or up to three‑-year part‑-time) Master’s programme that develops sound theoretical and practical skills in data science. This course has compulsory modules such as Big Data for Enterprise, Big Data Technologies, Geospatial Analysis, Programming for Data Analysis, Data Analytics & Visualisation, Information Security, Research & Professional Practice, and a Technology Dissertation.

Students learn through lectures, workshops, and lab sessions, supported by dedicated academic and pastoral support and are assessed through group coursework, research-based assignments, practical tasks, presentations, reports, class tests, and a dissertation valued at 40 credits. The course is accredited by BCS and IET, meeting part of the criteria for Chartered IT Professional and further learning for Chartered Engineer status. You can also exit early with a PgC or PgD award.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a respected public institution based in Cardiff, Wales, with two campuses, Llandaff and Cyncoed and has over 11,500 students from more than 140 countries. This University was recognised in 2021 as University of the Year in the UK and Ireland by Times Higher Education, and it is praised for academic excellence and student success. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, Arts, Computing, and Technologies, as well as an MSc in Data Science.

Candidates must submit a personal statement stating their reasons for applying and details of their academic background, with a reference from an academic or employer. Students have the option to include their CV to show any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) in a relevant subject such as computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physics.
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  Applicants with different academic backgrounds may be considered if they can show relevant and substantial work experience in data or computing.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from a non-English speaking background must achieve at least IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• An equivalent SELT score is accepted.

The tuition fee for international students of the MSc Data Science in Cardiff Metropolitan University is £17,600 with Part-time study is charged per 20-credit module.

Cardiff Met provides several scholarships to international students, one of which is the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship, which provides up to £10,000 tuition fee waiver for students from selected countries.

Graduates of the MSc Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University may pursue roles such as:

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Big Data Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• IT Consultant specialising in data

Applicants for the MSc Data Science from Cardiff Metropolitan University should apply directly through the university’s application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.