Study a Master's In Data Science

International student studying computing

Study our master’s in data science in our cutting-edge £65 million building just minutes from Manchester city centre - a thriving tech and business hub.

We provide opportunities for our students to engage with the industry through live projects and networking events, giving them the skills required for exciting careers working for global companies such as Barclays, British Airways and Visa.

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Explore our data science courses

MSc Data Science

Our Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) accredited, MSc Data Science at Salford is open to graduates and professionals with an aptitude for maths and a passion for revealing data stories. Throughout the course, we invite our leading industry partners to participate in course delivery through guest lectures and live projects. Current course topics include big data analytics, advanced databases, applied statistics and data mining.

MSc Data Science

MSc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics

Our Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) accredited, MSc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics will provide you with specialist cyber security knowledge and real-world skills. Current course topics include cyber forensics, information security, privacy and network security and threat intelligence. We regularly review course content with our industry partners to ensure that we're providing you with the skillset employers are actively seeking. 

MSc Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics

MSc Internet of Things with Data Science

MSc Internet of Things with Data Science is designed to help graduates make discoveries in data and explore the value the Internet of Things can bring to businesses and organisations. You'll enhance your existing data science skills and gain new to help you gain employment in one of the fastest growing fields of the digital economy. Through our industry-focus, we invite speakers from global companies to participate in course delivery through guest lectures and live projects. 

MSc Internet of Things with Data Science

MSc Software Engineering

Designed in consultation with industry, our MSc Software Engineering is built to ensure you gain contemporary computing knowledge and skills sought by employers. You'll learn how to meet the challenges of engineering complex software solutions that meet client specifications and explore software development technologies, cyber security and software architecture. 

MSc Software Engineering

Why choose Salford?

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Benefit from real-world learning opportunities including guest lectures, live briefs and placement opportunities.

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Join 4,500 other international students on our vibrant global campus, with expert support services, a dedicated faith centre and opportunities to explore your passions.

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Get up to £3,000 scholarship to fund your studies. You can also spread the cost of tuition across 7 monthly instalments.

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We consult an industry liaison committee to ensure our curriculum matches the competencies and skills employers are looking for.

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Study in our new £65 million building with specialist computing spaces.

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Choose to start your studies in January and September.