This MSc is for computing and technical graduates who want to lead in this area. You will master the science and engineering of data at scale. You will learn to build systems that handle large amounts of information, find patterns, and simplify complexity.
By graduation, you’ll have the skills to build the infrastructure and insights organisations rely on. You’ll create systems that enable smarter decision-making.
Data science and data engineering sit at the crossroads of intelligence and infrastructure. This degree develops your skills in both. You’ll learn to manage entire data ecosystems and understand how algorithms, systems, and analysis connect.
You’ll think like an engineer and an analyst. You’ll create designs that organise and transform information. You will use advanced methods to uncover meaning. Real datasets, real challenges, and real results will guide your learning.
You’ll also explore modern engineering practices, from automation pipelines to microservice design. These methods support resilient systems that power decision-making at scale.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2027
Main Campus
Nethergate,
Dundee,
Dundee City,
DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Main Campus
Nethergate,
Dundee,
Dundee City,
DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom
A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree. Your degree should be in computing or a related subject that contains background knowledge including mathematics.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Eighty-nine percent of University of Dundee graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA, 2025).