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Become a changemaker in the world of data science and machine learning through one of the most established Master’s programmes in this field.
About this programme
The Data Science and Machine Learning MSc offers opportunities to study modules that span from artificial intelligence and deep learning to digital finance and probabilistic modelling, enabling you to craft a future career in a range of fields.
As machine learning changes the face of processes in industry and society, data science is helping these new technologies constantly improve. This programme provides you with an opportunity to gain a deep skillset in both fields and beyond, enabling you to carve out a successful career in industry or further research.
Run in collaboration with UCL Statistical Science, you will benefit from the world-class research and teaching talents from across computer science and statistics. You will study a range of modules that enable you to gain an extensive understanding of key elements of machine learning, computer science and data science.
Why study this programme?
This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.
- Recognition from a top-ranked university: UCL is consistently ranked among the best universities globally (ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings 2025), providing you with a prestigious qualification that is highly regarded by employers worldwide. UCL was named The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year 2024.
- High-quality education from leading experts: Learn from world-renowned academics who are at the forefront of computer science innovation. UCL Computer Science is recognised for its research excellence, ranked first in England and second in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics in the UK's most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
- Real-world experience through project work: Apply your knowledge and skills in practical settings with a substantial research project. Many of these projects are conducted in collaboration with industry partners via the IXN Industry Exchange Network, giving you valuable hands-on experience and industry insights.
- Industry connections: The programme team takes an experimental approach to our subject, enjoys the challenge and opportunity of entrepreneurial partnerships, and places a high value on our extensive range of industrial collaborations, such as Google DeepMind.
- Strong employability with high employment rates and starting salaries: Our graduates are highly sought after in the job market, thanks to UCL's strong reputation and the practical, industry-focused skills gained during the programme. You'll be well-prepared to enter a variety of high-demand roles in machine learning.
- Enhanced research skills: The research-based components of the programme will equip you with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, preparing you for potential doctoral studies or research-intensive roles in industry.
Modules
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Statistical Data Science
- Applied Machine Learning
- MSc Data Science and Machine Learning Project
Optional modules may include:
- Supervised Learning
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Graphical Models
- Bioinformatics
- Information Retrieval and Data Mining
- Statistical Natural Language Processing
- Reinforcement Learning
- Multi-agent Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Vision
- Bayesian Deep Learning
- Applied Deep Learning
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment, and module content and availability are subject to change.
Who is the programme for?
Entry requirements
This programme is for you if:
- you have a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in a highly quantitative subject such as computer science, mathematics, engineering, physicals, or statistics.
- you have knowledge of mathematical methods, including linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics at least at the level taught in the first year of a UK university undergraduate programme in the mathematical sciences.
- you are looking to pursue a career in research, development or within industry where machine learning is currently applied or will be applied in the future, such as finance, banking and insurance, retail and web-commerce, pharmaceuticals, computer security and web search.
Employability
The programme is designed to teach you key skills in fundamental and applied aspects of machine learning and data analysis such that you will be able to transition smoothly to an analytic role in the AI-related industries or such that you will be able to embark upon a further research via a doctoral programme.
Career destinations
Alumni from the department’s machine learning programmes have been employed at major tech and finance companies, including Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research, Dunnhumby, Index Ventures, Cisco, Deutsche Bank, IBM, and Morgan Stanley. Others have gone on to pursue further study or a career in academia.
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To see full information about this programme, including its structure, detailed module descriptions, fees and funding, full entry requirements and more, please visit the UCL Graduate Prospectus