Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc
City University London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc and other courses in Computer Science at City University London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £33000 | £35500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £38500 | £24500 - £42000 | £29000 - £52000 |
All Computer Science courses of City University London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29851 | £26139 | £30728 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24795 - £35800 | £19365 - £34354 | £22659 - £42457 |
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Course Description
This computer science foundation year is a perfect gateway to studying on one of City’s Computer Science degrees and will suit you if you have an interest in how software technologies are built and work.
The Foundation route will allow you to improve your computing skills and acclimatise to University teaching and assessment styles, with a view to joining one of our Computer Science, Games Technology, Cyber Security and Data Science degrees the following year.
Although the computer science foundation year does not confer an official award, successful completion will enable entry onto one of City's Computer Science courses, including:
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Computer Science with Games Technology
- MSci Computer Science
- MSci Computer Science with Games Technology
- MSci Computer Science with Cyber Security
- MSci Data Science.
A range of Computer Science modules will develop your understanding of the fundamentals, your programming skills and building web applications. Mathematics modules will ensure you have the logical and analytic skills for more advanced theoretical Computer Science topics.
Finally, you will receive training on basic employability and transferable skills.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc at City University London
| 75% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 0% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Science
All Computer Science courses of City University London
Costs
Tuition Fees Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £20080 | year 1 |
| International | £20080 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
G1DF
University Rankings
of City University London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 29 different rankings
Positions of City University London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of City University London in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #28
- #37
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #27
- #301
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 29 university rankings of City University London
About City University London
Founded in 1894, City University London (a.k.a. City) is located in Central London. Due to its location, City attracts students from around the world, and as a result offers a diverse campus culture. The facilities on-site have been developed with each student’s future work environment in mind. So Law students have access to simulation courts of law, and future Nurses can expect to make use of mock medical wards. Academics aside, being located in Central London means learners can get around quickly thanks to the numerous public transport options in the area.
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Student composition of City University London
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Total number of students enrolled at City University London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11620
- postgraduates:
- 4690
- Total:
- 16310
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Applied Computing”: 1015 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Data Science Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £27000 | 167 | Exeter |
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Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 67% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27000 | 167 | Exeter |
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Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc | City University London | 83% | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £20080 | - | London |
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Data Science MSc | The University of Warwick | 58% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | - | - | Coventry |
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Data Science MSc | Coventry University | - | 5% | 15% | £9250 | - | - | Coventry |
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Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 67% | 5% | 9% | - | - | - | Newcastle under Lyme |
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Data Science MSc | City University London | 75% | 4% | 0% | - | - | - | London |
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Applied AI and Data Science MSc (PG) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £8850 £9675 | £14550 £17065 | - | Southampton |
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Master of Data Science MDS | Durham University | - | - | - | £13500 | £31500 | - | Durham |
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Data Science and Advanced Computing MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £12550 | £26950 | - | Reading |
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FAQ about Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc City University London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £33000 3 years after graduation and £35500 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (75%), Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (0%), Managers, directors and senior officials (0%)
- 85 graduates rated the course 83. This means that 83% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- City University London achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #37 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for City University London.
- Data Science (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at City University London.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 132 which is among the
Percentile among all Applied Computing students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)