MSc Data Science in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Our MSc conversion program in Data Science provides an outstanding opportunity for graduates from diverse academic and professional fields to enhance their skills for careers in data science, analytics, management, or stewardship.
Often referred to as the "new oil" of the digital era (Wired), data plays a crucial role across all organizations and sectors. This creates extensive career prospects for graduates with data science expertise.

Developed in partnership with industry leaders and supported by Office for Students (OfS) funding, our innovative MSc Data Science conversion program emphasizes problem-based learning and features tailored modules to align with your professional objectives. The curriculum covers core data science principles alongside design thinking, innovation, data governance, ethics, and analytical techniques.

This distinctive master's program serves as an ideal pathway for graduates seeking to advance their data science careers, whether in analytics, management, or stewardship roles. It caters to professionals from various industries, including those transitioning from managerial or administrative positions into data science, as well as graduates from scientific disciplines (such as biology, engineering, or medicine) and social sciences (including economics, psychology, or public health) who want to develop data analysis skills or gain business-oriented data science knowledge.

Tailored for students without a computer science undergraduate degree (those with such qualifications might consider our MSc Artificial Intelligence or MSc Advanced Computer Science programs), we evaluate all applications individually and welcome inquiries from interested candidates.

Graduates of this program typically pursue careers as analytics engineers, big data specialists, business intelligence professionals, data architects, analysts, scientists, or statisticians.

As a Computer Science Department student, you'll benefit from 24/7 access to dedicated computing facilities, including specialized labs for MSc students and AI/machine learning research. You'll learn from our leading academic researchers and join a vibrant, internationally diverse community of scholars and professionals.