Data Science MSc

Course Highlights

• Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
• A leading UK university in Dubai for postgraduate studies in computer science
• Study a course accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education
• Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as our UK-based students
• Benefit from research-led teaching in data science, AI and computer science
• Join our global community of data scientists

What You'll Study

The MSc is delivered through research-focused teaching, combining specialist knowledge in data science, artificial intelligence, and computer science. The programme includes lectures, labs, and a 60-credit research project. Learn through of a series of engaging lectures which demonstrate how experts will approach problems in your field, helping you think critically and apply concepts Develop critical and analytical thinking as well as your communication skills as you articulate ideas, defend viewpoints, and collaborate within a supportive tutorial setting Enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through practical assignments that will challenge you to tackle real-life issues independently Participate in practical assignments that provide hands-on, real-world experience, allowing you to put theory into practice Engage in laboratory work that offers practical, hands-on experience, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings We offer a combination of evening and weekend classes which are designed to accommodate working professionals and those who choose to study full-time. Our draft timetable for full-time students is designed to deliver teaching on one or two evenings from 18:00-21:00 and on Saturday from 09:00-17:00 (day varies per module). Each module is block taught over 11 weeks in Semester 1 and 12 weeks in Semester 2. Part-time students will study during these hours as per the number of modules they choose to study. View example timetable (PDF 228 KB) Lecture Tutorial Projects Practical assignments Laboratory

Entry Requirements

Careers

Unlock a wide range of exciting careers by completing our MSc course. You'll achieve essential technical and transferable skills, allowing you to pursue a career in academia, industry, research or commercial organisations. You'll become highly demanded by employers worldwide. Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. Benefit from the prestige of a degree from a leading World Class University, making you attractive to companies in the engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce sectors worldwide. You can go on to work for global companies such as Google, Apple, IBM, Goldman Sachs, MicrosoftHSBC, Sony or Samsung. Dubai is an exciting global city with a rapidly developing economy, actively embracing digitisation and artificial intelligence for various sectors. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details