Master of Science [M.Sc] (Data Science)
Field of Study:
$25,779 /Yr
For those already working in IT, the Data Science prorgamme at Birkbeck, University of London is an ideal opportunity to strengthen and update students knowledge and skills in the areas of data science and software engineering, while obtaining a formal Master's qualification in this area of emerging importance.
Students will gain a broad knowledge of computing and acquire programming and data analysis skills, as well as comprehensive, practical problem-solving and analytical skills. Students will also critically explore current research and methodologies and have the opportunity to investigate an area of current research in more depth via a project.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $25779 (GBP 19830) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
- Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
- Course is designed for graduates who are new to computer science, so the main requirement is at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
- Students with less than the required level of academic qualification may be considered if they have significant experience in the IT industry.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
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Career and Placement after Course
Careers and Employability
Graduates go on to careers in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy, or research. Possible professions include database administrator, IT consultant, or systems developer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a systems analyst, information systems manager, IT sales professional, or technical author.
- AI researcher
- Big Data solutions architect
- Business intelligence analyst
- Business systems analyst
- Data engineer
- Data mining engineer
- Data modeler
- Data scientist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 827/Yr$636 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of London Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 195/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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