MSc Data Science
Course overview
The MSc Data Science at the University of Sussex enables students to develop key skills for engaging with data in areas ranging from mathematics, computer science, physics, and biology to medicine, geography, development studies, and economics. The curriculum is designed to equip students with a better understanding of these foundational techniques, enabling them to apply AI and data science methods to solve complex practical problems.
Students will be supported by expert faculty. Through their MSc dissertation, they can focus on an area that interests them the most. They could consider data science applications in climate change, banking, smart devices, gaming, pandemics, degenerative diseases, and more. Assessment includes compulsory modules, a group project where students fix a practical problem, and a personal research project linked to real research or industrial partnerships.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above in physics, engineering, science, computing, mathematics, or life sciences. Candidates may also be considered for the course if they have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
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Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Data Science from the University of Sussex can pursue various career paths in:
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AI Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Applications Architect
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Software Developer
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Machine Learning Scientist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students of the MSc Data Science in the University of Sussex is £23,500 per year.
Admission
Applicants for this programme should visit the university's portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.
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