Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Prepare, analyse and communicate insights from data.
- Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques.
- Use programming and data tools to solve practical problems.
King's College London · London
MSc Data Science
Teaches statistics, data mining, databases and information retrieval with practical Python and SQL, plus options in machine learning and deep learning, ending in a major project that may involve an industry partner. Aimed at graduates from quantitative subjects.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Machine-learning specialist
- Business intelligence analyst
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Sri Lanka: four-year Special/Professional Bachelor's degree with 70%, First Class, A or GPA 3.5/4.0 (UK high 2:1, 65%+); degree in Computer Science or another quantitative discipline with programming and maths background
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor Special/Professional degree: 70%, First Class, A or GPA 3.5/4.0 for high-2:1 courses; 60%, 2:1, B+ or GPA 3.3/4.0 for 2:1 courses.
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, 6.5 in each skill (KCL English band B)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to King's College London.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on kcl.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with King's College London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.