Overview

On this Data Science MSc at University of Sussex , 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. You’ll develop the skills to provide and use appropriate and up-to-date tools to deal with large datasets common in industrial practice and academic science.

You’ll learn in an intellectually stimulating environment and develop your research skills. Your MSc dissertation, supported by one of our expert faculty, gives you the opportunity to explore in depth an area of your choice.You can choose to focus your studies on one of these four streams:

Mathematics
Physics
Computer Science
Life Sciences.

Careers

Data Science degree offered at University of Sussex graduates become data scientists in industries such as engineering, computing, and financial and banking institutes. Some of them go on to careers in:
government institutions
scientific research
teaching
academia
management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algorithmic Data Science
Data Analysis Techniques
Data Science Research Methods
Mathematics and Computational Methods for Complex Systems
Machine Learning
Wider Topics in Data Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 406 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in physics, engineering, science, computing, mathematics or life sciences. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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Tuition Fees

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22575 GBP / year

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11025 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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