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.
University of East London · London
MSc Data Science
Teaches students to analyse data from areas such as finance, crime, the environment, housing and social media. It is not a pure computer science degree, so it suits graduates from any subject who want analyst or data-science roles.
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
- Bachelor's degree 2:2 or equivalent in any subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- 4-year Bachelor's Special or Professional degree with second class honours (usually an overall average of 55% or CGPA 3.0)
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Reading and Listening
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of East 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 uel.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 University of East London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.