MSc Data Science Conversion

The MSc Data Science Conversion at Kingston University is a great course for students from different academic backgrounds who want to learn how to work with data. If you have a degree in a subject that is not computing or maths, but you want to start a career in data science, this course can help you get started.

The course starts with a two-week ‘boot camp’. During this time, you will learn important technical skills, such as basic programming, statistics, and how to work with data. This will help you feel ready before the main classes begin.

You will be taught by staff who have experience in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, statistics, and user experience design. You will study topics like data analysis, data modelling, data management, and how to show data through visualisation. The course is taught in week-long blocks, which may be helpful if you have other things to manage alongside your studies.

The MSc Data Science Conversion from Kingston University supports a UK-wide plan to train more people in data science and AI. With growing demand across business, government, and research, this course can help you build the skills needed to join the field.

Kingston University is found in Kingston upon Thames, a town by the river in South West London. It began as the Kingston Technical Institute way back in 1899 and became a university in 1992. The university is known for teaching skills that are useful for future jobs, often called "Future Skills", and has a good reputation for preparing students for work.

The university has many courses for both new students and those returning for further study. These courses are split into four main areas: Business and Social Science; Engineering, Computing and the Environment; Kingston School of Art; and Health, Science, Social Care and Education. Many courses let students get real-world practice through projects and work placements, giving them valuable experience. Kingston also does important research in many fields.

Being a student at Kingston University offers a good experience. The university has four main sites, all either in or very close to Kingston town centre. This means students get the calm of a historic town but can easily reach busy central London by train in about 25 minutes.

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each of the components.  

• If you do not meet this requirement, you may be eligible for the university’s pre-sessional English language course. 

The full-time tuition fee to study an MSc in Data Science Conversion at Kingston University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £19,300.

Kingston University offers several scholarships and financial aid options to help international students with tuition fees. The International Scholarship, for example, provides up to £5,000 to international postgraduate students in their first year of study. To qualify for this scholarship, you have to fill out a form as part of your application. You must also be a self-funded student to be considered.

Graduates of an MSc in Data Science Conversion from Kingston University are eligible for employment in roles, including: 

• Data Scientist 
• Data Engineer 
• Data Analyst 
• Machine Learning Engineer 
• Business Intelligence Analyst 
• AI Specialist 

Applications for this course can be made on the university’s online application portal. If you need help with this process, feel free to speak with any of our counsellors at AHZ.