The University of Warwick
Data Science MSc
The University of Warwick

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Data Science MSc and other courses in Statistics at The University of Warwick for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Statistics.

Overall student satisfaction
58 /100
150 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Statistics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Statistics 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 £34000 £42000 £58500
25-75 percentile range £30000 - £42000 £34500 - £52000 £44500 - £75500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Statistics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31691 £34186 £40463
25-75 percentile range £27155 - £38010 £26116 - £42488 £30097 - £53373

Course Description

Our Data Science (MSci) degree provides an essential mix of highly developed mathematical, statistical and computing skills for those interested in working at the forefront of the modern data revolution. Our graduates are appropriately equipped to lead careers which leverage advanced technology to extract value from data or which develop such technologies.

Data Science questions how to make sense of the vast volumes of data generated daily in modern life, from social networks to scientific research and finance. It then suggests sophisticated computing techniques for processing this deluge of information.

The degree in Data Science provides an essential mix of highly developed mathematical, statistical and computing skills for those interested in working at the forefront of the modern data revolution, that is, in a career which leverages advanced technology to extract value from data - or in developing such technology.

Taught by specialists from the departments of Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics, you will develop expertise in specialist areas of machine learning, data mining and algorithmic complexity. Skills development in mathematical and statistical modelling, algorithm design and software engineering prepares you for other careers including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, finance, telecoms and scientific research. The BSc and MSci in Data Science are the same during the first two years, making it easy to reconsider your preference.

The fourth year of the MSci degree offers a supervised Master's level project and the possibility to specialise in areas such as advanced statistical learning and big data, high-performance computing, algorithmic game theory, and computational biology and statistical genetics.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Data Science MSc at The University of Warwick

25% Business and public service associate professionals
25% Media Professionals
20% Teaching Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
0% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
0% Welfare and housing associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Statistics

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Business, Computer and Social Studies
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Faculty of Sciences excepting MORSE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Data Science, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Data Science MSc

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

In line with government policy decisions, Home undergraduate tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year are £9,250.

For students who qualify for government-regulated fees (currently students classed as ‘Home’ for fees purposes), the University expects to increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in the second and subsequent years of your course.

International (including EU) fees vary depending on course. Fee levels have not yet been set for 2024/25 but will be published on our website once confirmed:

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Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

University Rankings

#6
University Guru Meta Ranking
of The University of Warwick

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 39 different rankings

Positions of The University of Warwick in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Warwick in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #4 
    • #4 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #8 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #26 
    Statistics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #85 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #92 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

See all 39 university rankings of The University of Warwick

About The University of Warwick

The University of Warwick, often shortened to Warw, is a government funded research university situated on the outer limits of Coventry, England. With an eye on the future, Warw intends to establish itself by 2030 as one of the world’s exceptional universities, helping to transform the region, country and world for collective good by the application of research. The main campus is located between Coventry and Warwickshire on almost three square kilometres of leafy woodland.

List of 313 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Warwick - Course Catalogue

Student composition of The University of Warwick

undergraduates:
18235
postgraduates:
7835
Total:
26070
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FAQ about Data Science MSc The University of Warwick

  • 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 £34000 15 months after graduation, £42000 3 years after graduation and £58500 after graduation.

  • Business and public service associate professionals (25%), Media Professionals (25%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (10%)

  • 150 graduates rated the course 58. This means that 58% 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.

  • Data Science MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Warwick.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 189 which makes it one of the 2.86% most difficult courses to enter among all Applied Computing students in the UK.