Data Science (Taught)

The Masters in Data Science is a specialist version of the MSc (Computing Science) which will provide you with a thorough grounding in the analysis and use of large data sets together with experience of conducting a substantial development or research project focused on Data Science techniques, preparing you for responsible positions in the Big Data and IT industries.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• The School of Computing Science is ranked within the top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).

• The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.

• The School works closely with The Data Lab, an internationally leading research and innovation centre in data science whose core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data.

• You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Data Science include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.

Core Courses
Programming and Systems Development (H)
Research and Professional Skills (M)
Introduction to Data Science and Systems (M)
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence for Data Scientists (M)
MSc Project for Computing Science+

Specialist Courses (choose at least four)
Deep Learning for MSc (M)
Information Retrieval (M)
Web Science for MSc
Big Data: Systems, Programming, and Management (M)
Text as Data for MSc

Security Courses (choose at least one)
Cryptography and Secure Development (M)
CyberSecurity Fundamentals for MSc (M)
Human-Centred Security (M)
Cyber Systems Forensics (M)

Optional Courses (choose at most one)
Human Computer Interaction Design and Evaluation (M)
Internet Technology (M)
Secured Software Engineering (M)
Information Visualisation (M)
Mobile Human-Computer Interaction for MSc

Please note the availability of optional courses is dependent on staff availability and timetabling constraints.