Data Science and Machine Learning MSc

UCL Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom

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# 22QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

32,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Data Science brings together computational and statistical skills and machine learning for data-driven problem solving. This rapidly expanding area includes deep learning, large-scale data analysis and has applications in e-commerce, search/information retrieval, natural language modelling, finance, bioinformatics and related areas in artificial intelligence.

The programme comprises core machine learning methodology and an introduction to statistical science, combined with a set of more specialised and advanced options covering computing and statistical modelling. Projects are offered both within UCL Computer Science and from a range of industry partners.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two compulsory modules (30 credits), three to four optional modules (45 to 60 credits), two to three elective modules (30 to 45 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two compulsory modules (30 credits), three to four optional modules (45 to 60 credits), two to three elective modules (30 to 45 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Data Science and Machine Learning.

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

IELTS

PTE Academic

69+

TOEFL

100+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics or statistics) from a UK university or an overseas, qualification of an equivalent standard. Knowledge of mathematical methods including linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics at first-year university level is required. Depending on the modules selected, students undertake assignments that contain programming elements and prior experience in a high-level programming language (R/matlab/python) is useful. Relevant professional experience will also be taken into consideration.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

16,500 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

32,100 GBP

Other Expenses

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