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Discover MDS at Durham University

The Master of Data Science allows students holding a degree that is not highly quantitative in nature to enhance their skills by studying a programme rich in the substance of data science. No matter your background of study, this course is designed to facilitate a progressive deepening of your knowledge and understanding, delivering skills which will unlock a world of career possibilities. With a range of options, there is a programme for you: Master of Data Science, Digital Humanities, Social Analytics, Health, Earth and Environment, Bioinformatics and Biological modelling

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120 countries worldwide are represented in our staff and students
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Being an international student, I was honestly not very aware of what made Durham different from other universities. It was only when I had spent a couple of years here that I realised how the collegiate system made it stand out – you have another community of your own in addition to all your classmates with a more accessible support system for each student and being a small, mostly student-populated city just makes life so much easier and saves time.
Soumya Singh
(Class of 2019)

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A world of career opportunities

The Master of Data Science course is closely linked to many industrial partners for both teaching and research purposes, which ensures that graduates are best placed to apply their learning on entry to the working environment. MSc students work on real-world problems in order to build tangible and valuable skills for their future careers. Areas which many of our graduates pursue include:

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Research Executive
  • Technology Consultant
  • Data Insight Expert

 

 

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We are delighted to offer International Scholarship opportunities of £5,000 per year tuition fee discount for Indian students joining us for Postgraduate study in 2023/24 or 2024/25. The newly launched MSc Energy Engineering Management programme also offers 8 scholarships, with a discount of £7,125.

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