Data Science

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Computer scienceMathematics and statistics

About this course

This course covers the fundamentals of Data Science including Big Data infrastructure, AI and statistical analysis and the mining of data. Development of your understanding of deriving value from the data analytics functions is also a focus of this course.

You will learn how to support organisations in improving their data capture, management and analysis processes with a focus on efficiency and profit, whilst adhering to the current highest ethical standards.

Why study this course at NTU? This course builds on NTU’s experience of upskilling major employers in the region in the areas of data analytics and data science. Our previous experience in work-based learning prepared graduates to take innovative roles in the rapidly changing Data Science industry.

Studying takes place in our purpose-built ISTeC building, where you will have access to our specialist Data Science teaching facility and 3D imagery lab.

As there is a growing need in the UK for data science experts we’ve secured funding of £498,245 from the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Office for Students to support the development of this course and funding for scholarships. Please see the fees and funding section for more information on our current scholarships.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Nottingham

Sandwich

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Nottingham

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Nottingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Nottingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science, Mathematics and statistics