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 the West of England (UWE Bristol) · Bristol
MSc Data Science
Covers the full data science pipeline: programming in Python, data management and SQL/NoSQL, statistical learning and machine learning, with a team project and a master's project on real data. Prepares graduates for data scientist, data engineer or business analyst roles; open to some non-computing graduates.
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
- 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject (computing, maths, engineering, sciences, business, economics, psychology etc.); quantitative or coding experience highly recommended
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- A good bachelor's degree or a four-year degree from a recognised Sri Lankan university is considered for direct entry. HND or third-class degree holders are not normally accepted for most master's.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component
- English alternatives
- Cambridge GCE O Level English Language grade C or above is listed as meeting the English requirement; some courses ask for more.
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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 the West of England (UWE Bristol).
- 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 courses.uwe.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 the West of England (UWE Bristol) before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.