Glasgow Caledonian University

MSc Applied Data Science in Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University

Course overview

This Master's degree in Applied Data Science in Engineering teaches students to use their engineering knowledge to create smart data tools for real-world machines and systems. Students will learn how to predict what might happen, show data clearly, understand smart industrial devices (IIoT), and build digital copies of physical things. The goal is to make students experts in using engineering knowledge for data science. Students can take this course full-time (12 to 16 months) or learn remotely (2 to 5 years).

The course was created with a lot of help from industry experts. This will allow students to learn to write data science programs using tools like Python and R. Students will also learn to check system health, collect information, and work with IIoT systems. This will give them the skills to look closely at complex systems, set up sensors, and manage huge amounts of data. Students' learning will be checked through hands-on tasks and projects. This prepares them for jobs like a data analyst or a data scientist, or even for further study, like a PhD.

Key highlights

  • Combines data science skills with an engineering background
  • Builds a skill set valued across a range of industry sectors
  • Prepares graduates for careers as data scientists

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in engineering or physical sciences (for example, mechanical, telecommunications and petroleum, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering).

Scholarships

  • Chancellor Yunus Scholarship

    GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.

    Up to £7,000
  • GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship

  • New to GCU Regional Scholarship

    £3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Data Scientist
  • Engineering Data Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Industrial Data Analyst

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Applied Data Science in Engineering programme are well-prepared for a variety of careers, including:

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data-Enabled Solutions Designer
  • Digital Change Leader (in engineering)
  • IT/Data Engineer

Cost of study

For international students, the yearly full-time tuition fee for the MSc Applied Data Science in Engineering for the academic year 2025/26 is £18,800.

Admission

As an international postgraduate student, you can apply for this course through UCAS or directly through the university's website or  You can also speak with our trained counsellors for guidance.

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