University of East London

Data Science Prof Doc

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

The Professional Doctorate in Data Science (D. DataSc) is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance and/or validate data-centric, evidence-based approaches within their chosen career through a combination of taught modules and doctoral research. The programme is delivered: Full-time, three years: one year of taught modules and two years of research Part-time, five years: two years of taught modules and three years of research A cross-disciplinary approach is central to the delivery of this programme and is therefore suitable for professionals in a broad range of professional disciplines and areas of employment. "The ability to take data - to be able to understand it, to process it, to extract value from it, to visualize it, to communicate it - that's going to be a hugely important skill in the next decades." (Hal Varian, Chief Economist at Google).

The programme is unique, international, and ground-breaking in offering a Professional Doctorate qualification in Data Science. D. DataSc is an earned doctorate that allows the holder to use the title 'Dr'.

This course is only eligible for part-time student visa sponsorship. For more details about the restrictions of part-time student visas please see our Student Visa page.

Key highlights

  • Combines taught modules with doctoral research in data science
  • Earned doctorate allowing holders to use the title 'Dr'
  • Cross-disciplinary approach suits professionals from many fields
  • Develops data-centric, evidence-based approaches within your existing career
  • Part-time route: two years taught, three years research

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include Physical Science, Electrical, Electronic, Communication Engineering or Humanities

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.

Careers this course leads to

  • Data Scientist
  • Senior Data Analyst
  • Head of Data Science
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Science Consultant
  • Machine Learning Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6500 per year | International: £6500 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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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