MSc in Data Science

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

1 Years

Students

MSc - Master of Science

An MSc is a taught Master’s degree. It usually involves the study of a science-related subject. It typically includes:

• subject-specific taught modules
• a dissertation or research project of approximately 15,000 – 18,000 words

You'll usually study an MSc full-time over 12 months.

A Master of Science is awarded for the successful completion of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation or research project.

Diversity

Others:

10%

Others:

5%

North East England:

40%

South East England:

30%

London:

20%

Overseas:

5%

International:

25%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$23,500 / year

Graduation Rate

90%

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

EY

PwC

Amazon

Starbucks

NHS

Tesco

McDonald's

Primark

BT

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,600 / year

Overall Cost

$45,780 / year

Funding Options

Scholarships

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FAQs

• Does Newcastle offer postgraduate tuition fee discounts?

  

  Newcastle University offers: 2% tuition fee discount if you pay your annual tuition fees in full before or by the end of registration week 10% International Family Discount available for close relatives of our international students Other funding awards can cover the cost of tuition fees. Visit our funding page to find out what you could be eligible for.

• I am an offer holder and would like to find out more about my course before I make my firm choice. How am I able to do that?

  

  Find out how you can find out more information about your course Information about our programmes can be found on our Study with Us pages. Here you will find useful information such as course content, modules, and assessments. If you have any further queries about the content of the course please contact your Academic School directly. You can find the contact details for each Academic School here.  You can also take a look at UniBuddy where you can ask current Newcastle University students any questions relating to your degree and what it will entail. Our online ambassadors are current students from a range of courses across the University. Search by degree course if you have a specific question, or you have a general question about student life and living in Newcastle, all of our student ambassadors are happy to help. 

• Am I able to visit the campus?

  

  Our Open Days are an ideal opportunity for you to see what the University has to offer before you apply. At the Open Day, you'll be able to speak to current staff and students, visit subject areas of interest, and experience tours of our campus and facilities. You can find further information on the Open Days here. We’re pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to have a student-led walking tour of the University campus. Sign up here to secure your spot and get your first real feel for campus life. As we have an open campus, you’re welcome to look around the grounds at any time; our Self-Guided Campus Tour takes around 30 minutes and covers some of the key buildings. We also have a great range of useful online resources including live and recorded webinars, video tutorials, and presentations covering topics such as application support, budgeting, study skills, and subject-specific guidance.   Last reviewed: 19.10.2022

• What is unique about Newcastle University?

  

  One of the highest-ranking universities in the world With social and environmental justice at the core of everything we do, we're top 25 in the world for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. Through teaching that inspires we're nurturing the next generation of enquiring minds.