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About the programme

  • Part-time programme:

    Earn your degree in 28 months and via a flexible, online format to complete coursework around your schedule.

  • Top-ranked university:

    Lancaster University is ranked among the top 10 academic institutions in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

  • Collaborative with industry:

    Leverage in-demand data science skills as you work alongside one of Lancaster’s industry partners during the programme.

Curriculum

The online MSc Data Science programme delivers a career-centric curriculum that’s packed with practical, hands-on learning experiences. The programme is part of Lancaster’s renowned Data Science Institute, a leading research institute driving data science and AI innovations across industries in the UK and abroad. 

You will graduate with specialised skills in various facets of data science, including AI, NLP, data modelling and machine learning. As part of the programme, you will independently design and conduct an original data analysis project to illustrate your mastery of industry-relevant AI skills.

  • Learn in a holistic curriculum:

    Academics from the Data Science Institute, School of Computing and Communications, School of Mathematical Sciences and the Security Lancaster institute collaborate to deliver coursework that reflects the interconnected nature of data science.

  • Build a supportive learning community:

    A live, one-hour online class each week empowers you to connect with teaching staff and peers in real time to discuss coursework and develop lasting relationships.

  • Go from introductory to advanced data science knowledge:

    The online MSc Data Science consists of six 20-credit modules that cover programming, natural language processing, AI ethics and large-scale platforms, culminating in one 60-credit project dissertation.

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Academics

The teaching staff at Lancaster aren’t just lecturers – they are continually at the forefront of trending topics in data science. They actively participate in cutting-edge research through the Data Science Institute, bringing their insights and learnings directly to the classroom. They are eager to share their findings and expertise in the classroom, and are committed to inspiring the next generation of data scientists.

Professional data scientists routinely serve as guest lecturers, sharing their experiences in the field and presenting examples of current or past projects they’ve completed in their various organisations.