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Course description

Our MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science gives you the skill set needed in a range of industries. You'll gain an understanding of the new challenges posed by the data revolution, particularly in relation to its modelling, storage and access.

Data scientists are in high demand across a number of sectors, as businesses require people with the right combination of technical, analytical and communication skills. (Prospects, 2022).

Opportunities for graduates exist in a range of industries such as:

finance films and games pharmaceuticals healthcare consumer products public services

Our MSc Advanced Computer Science with Data Science gives you the skill set needed.

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in recruitment events and meet industry employers such as JP Morgan, Adimo, JWF and more.

Subjects

Computer science, Data analysis

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline Some programming experience, preferably in a programming language eg Python, Java, C++, etc. The majority of modules will use Python. Other disciplines who have significant programming experience should contact us to discuss applying for this course. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 01/01/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

McCance Building

16 Richmond Street

Glasgow

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 01/09/2025 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

McCance Building

16 Richmond Street

Glasgow

Course provider

University of Strathclyde

McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow

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