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PostgraduateCourse summary
The MSc Data Science is a conversion course for graduates from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds looking to pursue a career, or upskill, in this new and rapidly developing field. Data Scientists are in short supply and there is high demand for data science skills across sectors including business, government, healthcare, science, finance, and marketing. The aim of the MSc in Data Science is to support you if you have little previous experience of data analysis or computer programming. It aims to help you gain new skills such as:
- working with databases
- statistical thinking
- programming in high-level languages
- modelling
- applying data science tools and packages
- machine learning
- data visualisation
- addressing the challenges of big data questions.
Entry requirements
An applicant will normally be expected to possess at least one of the following: An honours degree or equivalent qualification.An unclassified degree in a relevant field plus professional experience. In addition, applicants will need a little knowledge of computer programming. Applicants from non-programming backgrounds are encouraged to take part in a free online course* with the aim of bringing their knowledge of programming and basic data science topics up to the required level for successful application. Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the Course Director.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2025/26 fees TBC. Please see our website for latest information.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB