Advanced Data Science

Key highlights

• Advanced statistical analysis, business analytics and data processing skills
• Natural language processing, including large language models (LLMs)
• Covers ethics, trust and governance in AI systems
• Taught by research-active academics in data science and AI
• Apply analytical methods to real-world datasets across multiple sectors
• Substantial MSc project developing independent research skills

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• 10% Alumni Discount

  All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

  Up to 10% of fees

• 25% Alumni Discount

  The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

• Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

  Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

  Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• NLP Engineer
• AI Research Scientist

Cost of study

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.