Study Data Science MSc – 2 years with professional placement at University of Bath in the UK, Computer Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Data science drives a significant proportion of global economic activity from healthcare to finance and technology. It's influencing scientific progress across numerous fields including bioscience, energy and telecommunications.This course provides you with the computational skills, tools and strong mathematical foundation preparing you for a career in industry. You'll gain practical, analytical and software skills to proficiently gather, process and analyse data, preparing you to tackle complex challenges in modern data science.To ensure you’re well prepared for the course, you will need a good first degree in a numerate subject such as computer science, mathematics, physics, economics, engineering, or relevant social sciences. You should also be able to demonstrate proficiency in mathematical topics such as calculus and linear algebra, possess some familiarity with probability and statistics, and have a good foundation in programming.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,075.00 (US$ 28,508) per year

Overseas: £34,550; Overseas placement fee: £9,600

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£22,075.00 (US$ 28,508) per year

Overseas: £34,550; Overseas placement fee: £9,600

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

Claverton Down,

Bath,

Somerset,

BA2 7AY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have a Bachelors honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:2 or above.

To apply for this course, your undergraduate degree can be in computer science with a strong mathematical focus, mathematics or any joint mathematics subject. Statistics, physics, astrophysics, engineering or other science degrees with sufficient baseline maths are also suitable. We'll also consider other subjects with sufficient maths content. Programming experience is an advantage.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.