Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc

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This course is still subject to full university approval and is due to start in September 2026. The information given below is intended for guidance purposes only and may change once the course is fully approved.

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Overview

The MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Newcastle University is a conversion programme designed for graduates who want to transition into the fields of data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

This course will equip you with the core foundations of data science, while offering a focused specialism in AI. You'll explore how intelligent systems are designed, developed, and deployed in real-world applications.

You’ll take specialist modules in AI as well as core modules in data science. You’ll complete a project as an individual, group, or linked with industry, providing an opportunity to apply data science and AI methods to real-world problems.

You’ll also benefit from our direct partnership with the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). Aspects of this course delivered by expert data scientists from the NICD. You’ll immerse yourself in cutting-edge techniques, practical implementation, and ethical considerations of data science. At their purpose-built ‘bootcamp’, you’ll gain access to their data sets. You'll work as a team to provide a data-driven solution to a previously unseen organisational or business challenge.

Who this course is for

This MSc is for graduates looking to transition into data science and AI, and don't hold a degree in computer science or a related computational field.

It's ideal for those who are curious about intelligent systems and keen to develop the technical skills needed to work at the intersection of data, algorithms, and decision-making.

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Your future

Your career

Graduates of our Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc are well-prepared for roles across a variety of sectors, such as:

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Machine Learning Engineer
• AI Engineer/AI Developer
• Data Engineer
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Ethical AI Advisor

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