MSc Data Science and Analytics (Online)

Our online masters programme is designed to give you the up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research.

The MSc Data Science and Analytics course will equip students with the knowledge and practical skills in data science and analytics from the foundations of data science, data mining, machine learning, to big data analytics.

Successful graduates may pursue a career as a data scientist or data engineer, data analytics consultant, digital marketing manager across a wide range of sectors.

For admission to the MSc Data Science and Analytics (Online):

A recent good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or cognate discipline;
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate sufficient competence in English to benefit from the Programme. This is normally demonstrated by recognised awards equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 Candidates who do not satisfy these requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Access to computer equipment with the following minimum specification.

Why choose this course?
One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism in Data Science and Analytics.
Advanced topics studied include mathematics and programming of data science, data mining, machine learning, and big data analytics.
You will gain an internationally recognised master's degree from the UK's University of Hertfordshire.
Flexible online learning allows you to fit study around your other commitments, without travel and accommodation costs.
You will be taught by a highly regarded and long-established computer science department.
Benefit from the same academic standards and quality control procedures as our equivalent on campus course.