Data Science Conversion MSc

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain the programming and statistics skills to pursue a career in data science Data Science is one of the most rapidly expanding areas of employment globally, due to fast-paced and ongoing developments in computer systems and data gathering. At our Penrhyn Road campus, you will have access to a modern environment with the latest equipment, including: dedicated postgraduate computing laboratories, fully-equipped with fold-flat LCD screens, data-projection systems and high-spec processors industry-standard development software and tools, such as Python, Scikit, Learn and Tensorflow the learning resources centre, offering subject libraries, online database subscriptions and resource materials. A dedicated team of IT technicians support our labs and is always on-hand to provide assistance.

Kingston is just a 30-minute train journey from central London, where you can access a wealth of additional libraries and archives. These include the British Library and the Institute of Engineering and Technology. This course has flexible entry points and has been designed for a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

If you’re coming from a computing or mathematics discipline, you should head over to our Data Science MSc webpage. Being given the chance to become one of the few black women entering the tech field is a significant achievement, especially given the lack of diversity in the field. The support from lecturers, the resources, the workshops and the diverse motivated classmates have made it easier.

I'm excelling in the course and I’m incredibly grateful that the scholarship gave me the chance to pursue my passion. Transitioning from biomedical science to data science was a challenge I never expected to take on, but here I am, and I'm forever thankful for the opportunity! Ashley Daud, Data Science Conversion MSc

Key highlights

Builds programming and statistics skills for a career in data science
Designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds
Dedicated postgraduate computing labs with high-spec processors
Industry-standard tools including Python, Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow
On-hand IT technician team supports the computing labs
30 minutes by train from London libraries, including the British Library

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of fees
Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500
Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000
Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000
The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,900 per year | International: £20,000 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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