MSc Data Science

Course overview

This MSc Data Science from the University of Essex Online will help you unlock the tools needed to collect and analyse data, as well as the skills required to implement this valuable knowledge in real-world scenarios. You’ll be given the opportunity to explore a broad range of topics and take part in collaborative projects designed to demonstrate the reality of working within this fast-paced field.

Throughout this 100% online, part-time degree, you’ll develop several programs and applications, with a focus on programming languages such as R, SQL and Python. You’ll also gain a strong academic foundation which will allow you to unlock a range of careers available in this field.

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Study method

Online
Blended
In-class

Duration study load

2 years, part-time

Entry requirements

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we offer two different entry routes onto our MSc Data Science, which consider both academic and work-based experience.

Academic entry route

You must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

You must meet the following criteria:

at least three years’ relevant work experience in IT or computer science

English language requirement

Our courses are taught in English, so to study with us you must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or equivalent. If you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification, you’ll be required to pass a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

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Course features

We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you’re kept informed of your performance and we achieve this by:

assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end-of-year assessments
showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the virtual learning environment (VLE)
rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team

Assessment

All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). You’ll submit assignments through the VLE, such as written reports, discussion forum participation or reflective journal entries.

We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.

Career prospects

This course will prepare you for roles such as Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Big Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Modeller, Business Intelligence Lead, Researcher, Qualitative Expert, Data Architect, and Data Product Manager, among others.

Delivery

We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live seminars.

Subjects

The MSc Data Science is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits.

The Data Professional (20 credits)

Numerical Analysis (20 credits)

Deciphering Big Data (20 credits)

Visualising Data (20 credits)

Machine Learning (20 credits)

Research Methods and Professional Practice (20 credits)

MSc Computing Project (60 credits)

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Payment options

Full tuition fee:

MSc – £12,471 UK / £13,049 International (2024-25) Δ

Designated for postgraduate student loans in England.
Simple monthly payment plan available, allowing you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.
Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the October 2024 and January 2025 intakes of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
20% Course Scholarship available for our January 2025 intake.

Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Our course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits. Δ All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.

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About University of Essex Online

University of Essex Online delivers 100% online part-time courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. The qualifications we offer include CertHEs and Bachelors degrees at the undergraduate level, and PG Certs, PG Dips and Masters degrees at the postgraduate level, with study durations ranging from 8 months to 4 years.

As an established provider of 100% online degrees in the UK. All our courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining silver-standard teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a degree from anywhere in the world.

All our qualifications are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. You will receive the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.

Gaining an undergraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from their 2021 student survey showed: