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The MSc Data Science is a conversion MSc, designed for students from a broad range of disciplines who wish to enhance their existing knowledge and skills in order to open up career opportunities in  Data Science.

Data Science is playing an increasingly important role in all aspects of the modern world. From infrastructure and education to healthcare and climate change the importance of data science cannot be overemphasised. There is now a persistent demand for graduates from a variety of backgrounds who have the expertise and training needed to responsibly use data to combat some of the world’s greatest challenges. This course has been designed and developed by a team of experts to produce agile, flexible and dynamic graduates with the right blend of training, education and management skills to meet the demands of industry in a variety of areas.

This MSc Data Science is a conversion MSc programme aimed at converting graduates from a broad range of disciplines into Data Science specialists. The distinctive nature of this course means that it appeals to students from a broad spectrum of academic backgrounds who may benefit from some additional assistance with areas outside of their previous area of studies such as mathematics or programming. Prior to joining the course students are given an induction programme in mathematics and programming to equip them with the core skills needed to succeed. This induction programme will be available to students all year round and additional support with mathematics and programming will be provided as needed by the expert support team at the University.

As part of the course, students will have the opportunity to apply to do a paid internship with one of our industry partners, a list which includes The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Transport for West Midlands. Industry partners will also support the programme by providing students with case studies based on real events and will provide their cloud training environment to allow the modelling of real-world scenarios.

An important aim for this programme is to increase the number of people from groups currently underrepresented in the AI and Data Science fields and to encourage graduates from diverse backgrounds to consider a future in these occupations. In support of this aim, a number of scholarships of £10,000 are available to students enrolled on this course. This programme will prioritise scholarships for female, black and disabled students. 

Education Level

Master Degree (S2)

Study Area

Computer and Engineering

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The University of Wolverhampton is a global university, providing students with first-class education for over 190 years.  From our central UK location, we provide opportunities to our students from home or abroad, in the UK and in countries around the world – helping you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in the global economy.

Each year, we welcome many hundreds of international students from over 100 nations to the University, who join us to study at one of our UK campuses or partner institutions overseas.  Wherever you are studying with us, we put you – our students – first in our efforts to provide the best possible student experience, as well as improve your overall life chances and employability.

We have award-winning teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, international partnerships, strong business links and world-leading research. With 300 undergraduate courses and over 200 postgraduate options mean you’ll find something to match your needs and ambitions.  

Based at campuses in Wolverhampton, Walsall and Telford – the site of the new Marches Centre of Excellence for Health and Social Care – the University of Wolverhampton has over 21,000 students and 2,200 staff.

It also maintains education centres in Stafford, Telford and Burton, and the Midlands Centre for Cyber Security in Hereford, Additionally, the University of Wolverhampton Science Park is home to tenant businesses and supports the development of innovative companies.

One of the most recent additions to the University’s portfolio, Springfield Campus is a culmination of the most ambitious aspect of the University’s Our Vision, Your Opportunity programme. The site of the former Springfield brewery has been transformed into Europe’s largest specialist construction and built environment campus, bringing together businesses and the education sector to maximise impact on the economy.

The new home of the University’s School of Architecture and Built Environment and National Brownfield Institute, and with Thomas Telford University Technical College and Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills on-site, it’s central to our vision of enhancing the student experience and supporting business growth. 

Unique Selling Point

The University of Wolverhampton received a commendation – the highest possible accolade – in its most recent assessment by the Quality Assurance Agency: the independent body that evaluates standards and quality in UK higher education. In the last round of assessment for research excellence in the UK, (the Research Excellence Framework exercise), the University of Wolverhampton achieved its best-ever results. The research was celebrated for its ‘world-leading elements’ across all areas submitted to the REF 2014, with 85% of our research internationally recognised or higher. The next REF is taking place in 2021. The University was awarded four stars overall in 2019 in the QS Stars ™ scheme – with the highest five stars for teaching, employability, internationalisation, and inclusiveness. The QS Stars scheme is a global rating system that assesses the strengths of universities worldwide against several categories. The University embeds employability into all its programmes using its role in contributing to economic growth regionally and nationally to create opportunities and connections for its students. Almost 87% of the University’s UK graduates from the most recent cohort were employed, in education, or running their own business according to the latest Graduate Outcomes report (published July 2021). It also showed almost 68% of our UK graduates were in highly skilled professions. Overall, 71% of students reported they were satisfied according to the National Student Survey (2021). Satisfaction scores for teaching remain relatively high at 79%, while learning opportunities are also at 80%. This is a fantastic endorsement of all the work that our academic and support staff have done over the last 18 months to ensure our students’ academic journeys could continue. A number of subjects gained a 100% satisfaction rate: Animation, Building Surveying, Forensic Science, Graphic Design, History, and Physiotherapy.  Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) recognises the diverse contributions that universities across the country offer their local areas. The framework aims to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of public funding used for knowledge exchange while aiding continuous improvement in higher education providers. KEF identified the University of Wolverhampton as being in the top 10% nationally for public and community engagement, as well as in the top 10% for local growth and regeneration.
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21,000

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