MSc Data Science (with an industrial placement year) in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

If this sounds like you, then consider enrolling in this program.

Throughout this MSc, you'll explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications of cutting-edge data science, spanning disciplines from mathematics and physics to biology and computer science. You'll acquire expertise in utilizing modern tools to handle the large-scale datasets prevalent in both academic research and industry.

You'll immerse yourself in a stimulating academic environment while honing your research capabilities. Your MSc thesis, guided by one of our faculty specialists, allows for deep investigation into a topic of your choosing. You may concentrate your studies in one of these four specialized tracks:

Mathematics
Physics
Computer Science
Life Sciences

To enhance your professional experience and career prospects, you may opt for an internship component. This valuable opportunity provides firsthand industry exposure and develops employer-sought skills. While you'll need to secure your own placement, our career services team offers support with:

identifying potential employers
crafting applications
interview preparation
Rest assured, if you don't secure a placement, you can continue with the standard program structure.