MSc Data Science
Course overview
The MSc Data Science at the University of Salford is a postgraduate degree that can enhance your existing computing knowledge or help you gain new skills to secure a role in one of the fastest-growing employment fields in the digital economy.
Developed as one of the UK's first data science postgraduate conversion courses, this programme is practical and industry-focused. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) and is designed to upskill and empower graduates and professionals from a wide range of disciplines, even those with limited prior subject knowledge, with the necessary analytical expertise and applied programming skills.
Studying MSc Data Science from the University of Salford provides experience in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods. You will gain experience across the data science stack, working with real-world messy data. The programme covers key areas including machine learning, deep learning, and Big Data.
The course content is regularly reviewed with industry partners to ensure your acquired knowledge reflects current trends. 100% of the assessment comprises a practical project where you will be given data, conduct analysis, present your interpretations, and explain your strategy.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are required to have a minimum of a second-class division honours degree or equivalent in any discipline, with previous demonstrable mathematical aptitude.
English Proficiency:
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International students are required to demonstrate a suitable level of proficiency in English by achieving an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Loyalty Discount
Tuition fees could be discounted by 20%
Up to 20% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Data Science from the University of Salford can progress into a wide range of high-demand roles, including:
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Data Architect
- Business Intelligence Analyst
Cost of study
For the 2026/2027 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc Data Science in the University of Salford is £19,980. Please note that fees are paid annually and are, therefore, subject to change.
Admission
Applications for this course can be made directly to the university through its online application platform. You can reach out to any of our trained counsellors at AHZ for guidance on this process.
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