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PostgraduateMSc

Data Science and Advanced Computing

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£31,650Per Year (Intl)
£13,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing at University of Reading is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Join the next generation of data scientists and meet the challenges of the Information Age with our MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing course. On this course, you’ll work with experts from the Department of Computer Science to develop in-depth knowledge of: * data analysis and data-driven knowledge discovery * cloud computing * machine learning and artificial intelligence. Aimed at aspiring data scientists – the sought-after, high-ranking professionals of big data – this course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. International tuition fees are £31,650 per year, home/UK fees are £13,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Data Analysis and Statistical Methods
Cloud Computing Architecture and Systems
Big Data Technologies and Processing
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Advanced Database Systems
Dissertation in Data Science
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,650

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£31,650

Home Student Fee

£13,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

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About University of Reading

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