Data Science (MSc)

Join an award-winning course and develop the skills to be a data scientist, a role that is becoming essential across the full range of industries.

Why choose Data Science MSc at Middlesex?

• This master's course has been designed to offer those with a familiarity in mathematical science or computing an opportunity to develop a set of skills for future employment in a way that builds on your existing knowledge and skills. After finishing the course, you'll be ready to enter a career as a data scientist.
• You'll focus on the interconnected areas of machine learning, visual analytics and data governance, and learn to strike a balance between theory, practice, and the acquisition of industrially-relevant languages and packages.
• You'll also be exposed to cutting-edge contemporary research activity within data science that will equip you with the potential to pursue a research-based career, and, in particular, further PhD study at Middlesex.

What you will gain
Some of the benefits of joining us on this course include:

• A chance to explore theoretical and practical aspects of the subject while gaining industry-recognised skills
• Studying a unique fusion of machine learning, visual analytics and corporate data governance
• Opportunities to apply machine learning and visual analytics to any data source
• Learning industry-relevant languages, packages and platforms such as Python, scikit-learn, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark.

Placements

• Industrial placement is offered as an optional opportunity for full-time students studying at the London campus.

3 Great reasons to pick this course

• Strong career paths- Graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Swiss Re and Norton Rose Fulbright and have also gone on to found their own companies
• Cutting-edge facilities- You will have access to our state-of-the-art problem-solving rooms that mimic real-life software development team working
• Hands-on learning- Gain experience of analysing real life data sets and a theoretical understanding of underlining data science techniques.

About your course

• Your studies will focus on the intertwining areas of machine learning, visual analytics and data governance. You'll explore the theoretical underpinnings of the subject while gaining practical hands-on experience. You'll build on your existing knowledge and skill set to gain essential knowledge that will be readily applicable to a career in data science.

Modules

• Modelling, Regression and Machine Learning (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Visual Data Analysis (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Applied Data Analytics: Tools, Practical Big Data Handling, Cloud Distribution (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Legal, Ethical and Security Aspects of Data Management (30 credits) - Compulsory
• Individual Data Science Project (60 credits) - Compulsory

Careers
How can the Data Science MSc support your career?

• All industries now use data and data science and data analytics are increasingly identified as essential industrial activities. The position of data scientist is rapidly becoming a required post for any company that wishes to take full advantage of the data that they collect. This course is designed to give you the skills to step into a career as a data scientist in a wide range of industries and companies.
• Our university's postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career.
• We are a top 10 UK University for employability (UniCompare Rankings 2025), and a top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

MDXWorks

• MDXworks, our employability service, will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals. You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

Start-Up accelerator programme

• We can help you bring your business idea to life with our MDXcelerator programme which includes masterclasses with high-profile entrepreneurs, workshops, mentoring opportunities and competitions to secure seed funding.

Global alumni network

• You’ll be studying with students from 122 countries who’ll become part of your personal global network. You'll learn how to work with a global mindset and make invaluable connections on your course for your chosen industry.