University of Kent

Data Science with Placement - MSc

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Organisations all over the world are looking to data to transform how they work - from governments to supermarkets and Formula One teams. But what makes a great data scientist? Exceptional data scientists don’t just find and present data.

They’re problem-solvers, with the ability to think laterally. They’re critical thinkers, with deep attention to detail. They’re curious, and look beyond what the surface to test their assumptions and hunt down unexpected insights.

Our new MSc in Data Science will help you apply machine learning and deep learning methods to get real meaning from your data. It is designed as a conversion course - which means you don’t need a strong background in data science, statistics and computing to apply. You’ll start with the building blocks of data science, and learn key programming languages such as Python and R.

But we’ll also work on developing your critical mindset, encouraging you to adapt your knowledge to different problems and to and to explore, analyse, validate and explain your models. You’ll learn from experts in the field – including computer scientists and statisticians – and develop specialist skills that will help you thrive in a data science role, working in tandem with colleagues from other backgrounds and disciplines. This course has been designed in consultation with external organisations, who have guided us in selecting the most in-demand skills for data science graduates.

You even have the opportunity to apply for a year in industry, and pick up first-hand experience of the modern workplace.

Key highlights

  • Conversion course open to graduates without a data science background
  • Apply machine learning and deep learning methods to real data
  • Learn key programming languages including Python and R
  • Taught by experts including computer scientists and statisticians
  • Designed with external organisations to target in-demand data skills
  • Opportunity to apply for a year in industry

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Statistical analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £23,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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