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PostgraduateMaster of Science

Data Science (with an industrial placement year)

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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2 yearsDuration
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the MSc (PG) Data Science (with an industrial placement year) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. 95% of our research overall in Mathematical Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) Do you wish to work in industry or plan to pursue further study? Are you interested in data science and its application to science and technology? On this MSc, you’ll learn about the theory and practice of state-of-the-art data science with applications ranging from mathematics to physics, and from biology to computer science. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Statistical Learning and Inference
Machine Learning Algorithms
Big Data Technologies and Engineering
Advanced Data Visualisation
Research Methods and Professional Practice
MSc Dissertation
Industrial Placement
Applied Data Science Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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