2021

Postgraduate programmes in

Data Science
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With academic
direction from: World class. Worldwide.
A University of London degree
from anywhere in the world
Gain the professional skills that are in demand by employers

1 Learn how to apply technology to real-world data science

problems and gain an in-depth understanding of emerging
technologies, statistical analysis and computational techniques.
Acquire transferable skills that will help advance your career.

2 Choose from specialist pathways that fit your career aspirations

Students can choose to specialise in Artificial Intelligence
or Financial Technology depending on their interests.

3 Flexible learning options

We offer you the flexibility to fit your studies around your working
life. If you need to travel, you can take your studies with you.

4 Student support
All students will have access to the Virtual Learning Environment.
If you register for support at one of our Recognised Teaching
Centres, you will receive face-to-face classes and tutor support. If
you’re a web-supported learner, you will join an online tutor group.

5 A mark of excellence
You’ll gain a prestigious qualification, respected by
employers worldwide. The programme has been developed
by Goldsmiths, University of London, one of the UK’s
top institutions for innovation and creativity.

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Contents
Postgraduate programmes in Data Science
A University of London degree from
anywhere in the world 2
Apply your knowledge to real-world data 4
Goldsmiths, University of London 5
Online and flexible learning explained 6
Take your career to the next level 8
Degree structures 9
Entry requirements 13
Fees and further information 14

Key dates

Applications open:
21 December 2020

Applications close:
1 March 2021

Registration closes:
15 March 2021

Programme begins:
April 2021

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Apply your knowledge
to real-world data

Managing and analysing improvements to organisational available to study anywhere in the

big data has become an performance. By combining the world. We now have more than
statistical and computational skills to 50,000 students in 180 countries.
essential part of modern generate insights, data can be used
finance, retail, marketing, Among our former students are
to enhance business delivery across a
six Nobel Prize winners, including:
social science, development range of sectors. Students will learn the
Nelson Mandela; the eminent
mathematical foundations of statistics,
and research, medicine data mining and machine learning, and
Caribbean writer, Derek Walcott;
and government. and Charles Kao, a pioneer in the
apply these to practical, real-world data.
development of fibre optics.
This programme addresses the skills The MSc Data Science has been
shortage of data scientists who can developed by the University of London
use data to drive improvements with academic direction by Goldsmiths,
London as an
to organisational performance. University of London, which offers academic base
Students will have the opportunity a similar programme on campus.
to build their professional portfolios London is home to some of the world’s
through project work. The innovative online study method
most innovative and entrepreneurial
gives students the freedom, right
companies. Over a third of all European
from the start of their studies, to
Gain highly create their own software projects.
billion-dollar start-ups are based in
the UK. Many of the creative tech
valued skills giants, including Facebook and
A trusted name in Google, have offices in London.
The MSc Data Science suite of
programmes offers students skills global education The MSc Data Science draws upon
which will help them not only in the city’s creative environment. You’ll
their current job but prepare them Founded in 1836, the University of be equipped with skills that will keep
for their future career trajectory. London is one of the oldest and you up to date with the leading
This programme teaches the skills most prestigious universities in the industry trends and innovations,
needed by data scientists to drive UK. In 1858, we made our degrees wherever you are in the world.

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Goldsmiths,
University of London
The academic content for This ethos has created highly
the postgraduate Data interactive degrees which make
use of the latest technology within
Science programmes has education. You will learn from experts
been developed by the in the field, whose experiences span
Department of Computing at many regions and industries.
Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s Besides data science, Goldsmiths’
top creative universities. Department of Computing research
and teaching also covers an array of
Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths is topics, including computational art,
world renowned for teaching virtual reality, computer music, digital
and research in creative, cultural sociology and education technology. Professor
and computational disciplines.
Goldsmiths encourages students to Robert Zimmer
explore ideas, challenge boundaries, Programme Director
investigate fresh ways of thinking,
and stretch themselves intellectually ‘I am intensely proud of these
and creatively. The Department programmes. I love that they
of Computing at Goldsmiths is empower students from all
driven by a view of computer over the world to understand
science that captures this spirit. and solve real problems by
gathering, presenting and
The department uses a hands-on, analysing data using AI
project-based style of teaching and Mathematics. The rise
for a range of topics, from data of AI is radically changing
and computer science all the what we humans can
way through to art, music, the do. Goldsmiths is at the
social sciences and journalism. forefront of researching AI-
enabled transformations in
fundamental biology, medical
practice, finance, behavioural
science, marketing and arts.
These programmes enable
us to spread our excitement
in changes data science is
making in the modern world.’

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Online and flexible
learning explained

Dr Larisa Soldatova
MSc Data Science Module Leader
‘We are excited to be offering
a unique Data Science degree
that is specifically designed to
You can choose to start or address the challenges of the
present and future workplace.
the degree in either – with a Recognised Teaching
April or October. Centre (where available). You’ll Data analytic techniques
be able to attend face-to-face are evolving fast, new data
The MSc Data Science degree can be classes and meet up with other is being produced at an
completed in up to five years or as soon students on your course. unprecedented rate across the
as one year.* Each module is studied world and the tools we use to
over 22 weeks and requires an average *Subject to module availability. process it are becoming more
of five to seven study hours per week. intelligent. This programme
You can study up to six new modules at A choice of pathways will equip you with the
a time (or four, plus your Final Project). necessary skills to become a
1. Decide when you want to enrol, You can register for the general Data leading data science specialist
either in April or October. Science pathway or choose from in our modern society. You
one of two specialist pathways in: will gain the theoretical and
2. Then choose whether computational skills needed to
you want to enrol: • Artificial Intelligence extract insights from data and
– as a web-supported learner: this • Financial Technology. to conduct data analysis in a
means you’ll join an online group, wide range of applications.’
where your tutor will provide
support via discussion groups

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 Alternatively, if you register on an
MSc, you can apply for a Postgraduate
Certificate in Data Science or a
related Postgraduate Diploma as you
progress through your MSc studies
and complete the required modules.

Assessment
The format and mode of assessment
for this programme may change due
to events or circumstances beyond
our control. Students will be informed
of their assessment arrangements via
their Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE), once confirmed. For the
latest information on examinations,
Guaranteed For details about recognised centres, please visit: london.ac.uk/exams
please visit: bit.ly/teaching-centres
tutor support
Celebrate your
Build up your
All students receive tutor support graduation
and feedback while studying this qualifications
programme. Tutors introduce the After successfully completing
modules, respond to queries and The flexible nature of the programme your degree, you will receive a
provide guidance on the assessments. means that you can choose to University of London award and an
If you register as a web-supported study for an MSc, Postgraduate invitation to the annual graduation
learner, you will become a member Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate ceremony in London. The event is
of an online group, which is facilitated (for the general pathway only). usually headed by the University
by a tutor who provides support of London’s Vice-Chancellor or the
via discussion groups and regular If you choose to register on the
Postgraduate Certificate or one Chancellor, HRH the Princess Royal.
messages to keep you on track.
of the Postgraduate Diploma
If you register for support at one of programmes, upon completion
our Recognised Teaching Centres, you may decide to progress to a
you will be able to attend classes higher award, a related Postgraduate
and benefit from tutor support. Diploma or an MSc respectively.

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Take your career to
the next level
We know it’s important to
consider your future career
before you embark on a
degree. So, how will the MSc
Data Science and its offer
of focused specialisms help
you to achieve your goals?

MSc Data Science

The MSc Data Science programme MSc Data Science and MSc Data Science and
develops analytical and critical skills,
providing you with the tools and Artificial Intelligence Financial Technology
competencies needed to intelligently
interrogate numerical, textual and The MSc Data Science and Artificial The MSc Data Science and Financial
qualitative data. This includes extracting Intelligence programme develops Technology programme develops
meaning from raw information and analytical and practical skills, providing analytical and practical skills, providing
communicating the results of their you with the tools and competencies you with the tools and competencies
investigations and their implications to of intelligent data analysis for decision needed to intelligently analyse
stakeholders or other interested parties. making and problem solving. This financial data and modern financial
includes reporting results of your markets; to evaluate and predict
These skills can lead to a variety of investigations and their implications investment behaviour and investment
careers with small and large technology to stakeholders or other interested decisions; and to communicate the
firms, the biomedical research sector, parties. These skills can lead to a variety results of your investigations and
the charitable and voluntary sector, of careers with leading technology their implications to stakeholders
and the public research sector. firms, in robotics, the military, academia, or other interested parties. These
Throughout the programme, you will and the public research sector. skills lead to a variety of careers with
learn the skills required to explain and employers from the financial sector,
critically assess machine learning and including financial planning, insurance,
statistical data mining techniques, marketing and investment banking.
critically evaluate emerging data For further details on programme
analysis technologies and analyse in specifications and module outlines,
depth how data analysis techniques can please visit: bit.ly/DataSci-modules
be applied to a range of interdisciplinary
research areas, among other skills.

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Degree structures

Data Science

MSc Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate

Four core modules: Four core modules: Two core modules:

Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics and Statistics
for Data Science for Data Science for Data Science
Machine Learning Machine Learning Machine Learning
Data Programming in Python Data Programming in Python Data Programming in Python
Big Data Analysis Big Data Analysis Big Data Analysis
Plus two compulsory modules: Plus two compulsory modules: Plus two optional
Data Visualisation Data Visualisation modules from:
Data Science Research Topics Data Science Research Topics Natural Language Processing
Social Networks and Graph Analysis
Plus four optional Plus two optional
modules from: modules from: Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Processing Natural Language Processing R for Data Science
Social Networks and Graph Analysis Social Networks and Graph Analysis Neural Networks
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Programming
R for Data Science R for Data Science Financial Data Modelling
Neural Networks Neural Networks Mathematics of Financial Markets
Blockchain Programming Blockchain Programming Data Visualisation
Financial Data Modelling Financial Data Modelling Data Science Research Topics
Mathematics of Financial Markets Mathematics of Financial Markets Any core modules not already
taken from the list above
Plus:
Final Project in Data Science

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 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

MSc Postgraduate Diploma

Four core modules: Four core modules:

Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics and Statistics
for Data Science for Data Science
Machine Learning Machine Learning
Data Programming in Python Data Programming in Python
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence
Plus three compulsory modules: Plus three compulsory modules:
Big Data Analysis Big Data Analysis
Neural Networks Neural Networks
Data Science Research Topics Data Science Research Topics
Plus three optional Plus one optional module from:
modules from: Data Visualisation
Data Visualisation Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing Social Networks and Graph Analysis
Social Networks and Graph Analysis R for Data Science
R for Data Science Blockchain Programming
Blockchain Programming Financial Data Modelling
Financial Data Modelling Mathematics of Financial Markets
Mathematics of Financial Markets
Plus:
Final Project in Data Science
and Artificial Intelligence

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Data Science and Financial Technology
MSc Postgraduate Diploma

Four core modules: Four core modules:

Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics and Statistics
for Data Science for Data Science
Machine Learning Machine Learning
Data Programming in Python Data Programming in Python
Financial Data Modelling Financial Data Modelling
Plus three compulsory modules: Plus three compulsory modules:
Big Data Analysis Big Data Analysis
Blockchain Programming Blockchain Programming
Mathematics of Financial Markets Mathematics of Financial Markets
Plus three optional Plus one optional module from:
modules from: Data Science Research Topics
Data Science Research Topics Data Visualisation
Data Visualisation Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing Social Networks and Graph Analysis
Social Networks and Graph Analysis Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence R for Data Science
R for Data Science Neural Networks
Neural Networks
Plus:
Final Project in Data Science
and Financial Technology

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Entry requirements

Entry routes preparatory course prior to registration. of modules. For qualifications we have
The online preparatory course, not reviewed before, any recognition is
We offer two entry routes into ‘Foundations of Data Science,’ requires classed as discretionary. If you believe
these programmes, so, if you do not approximately 30 hours of study. a qualification you hold reflects similar
meet the academic requirements, learning outcomes to any particular
This route helps you to develop the
you may still be eligible to apply MSc modules, you can apply for this to
necessary skills to complete the full
through an alternative route. be recognised. For more information
MSc programme successfully.
on RPL, visit: bit.ly/UoL-RPL
Entry Route 1 For more details on entry requirements
and eligibility, please visit:
To be eligible to register for any
bit.ly/DataSci-entry-reqs
English language
of the Data Science programmes,
you must have the following: requirements
• a bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable Recognition of If your first language is not English,
equivalent) in a relevant subject prior learning you will be required to show
which is considered at least evidence of your English language
comparable to a UK second class Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is our skills. This can range from an IELTS
honours degree, from an institution acceptance of a qualification in place test score as evidence that you have
acceptable to the University. of one (or more) modules of the MSc, undertaken substantial education or
so you don’t need to take them as part work experience in English. Please
Entry Route 2 of your degree. If your prior learning is see our website for more details:
If you do not meet the academic recognised, you could complete the london.ac.uk/data-science
requirements for Entry Route 1, you MSc more quickly by studying fewer
modules. For this programme, the
can apply for the programme
University of London may recognise
Computer requirements
via Entry Route 2.
your prior learning and award you
To be eligible to register, you You must have regular access to a
credit towards the qualification up
must have the following: computer with an internet connection
to the value of 120 UK credits.
to use the University of London website
• a bachelor’s degree (or an acceptable and Student Portal. The programme’s
equivalent) in any subject which How we recognise study resources are located on the
is considered at least comparable Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
to a UK second class honours
prior learning Please see our website for more
degree, from an institution details: london.ac.uk/data-science
acceptable to the University. We recognise qualifications
automatically if we have already
confirmed that they meet the learning
For Entry Route 2, you will also be
outcomes of a particular module or set
required to complete an online

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Fees and further information

Gain a prestigious University Employer sponsorship If, for any reason, you are unable
of London qualification to finish your MSc or Postgraduate
If you’re working and apply to study Diploma programme, an exit award
at outstanding value. (i.e. a Postgraduate Certificate or
for this degree, your employer may be
The degree fee varies depending on willing to help with the cost. Our online Postgraduate Diploma) may be
a number of factors, which include: programmes are ideal for employers, granted for the successful completion
because they keep you as an employee of 60 or 120 credits respectively.
• where you live All exit awards are granted at the
while they benefit from the additional
• whether you receive online or skills you bring to the workplace. discretion of the exam board.
face-to-face tutor support. The Diploma Supplement includes
For information about the University
of London and the benefits of the following information:
Our module fees include access
to study materials and entry into sponsorship, visit: • the award you successfully completed
assessments, but not the fee for london.ac.uk/employers
• your transcript of modules
sitting exams. All exam fees should taken, marks achieved and
be paid directly to your local exam About your qualification overall classification
centre. More details are available
at: london.ac.uk/data-science When you graduate, you • the role of Goldsmiths,
receive your Final Diploma and University of London.
The total fee payable to the University
of London for 2021–2022 will be a Diploma Supplement.
Distance and flexible learning
published on our website once The Final Diploma includes qualifications are not always
confirmed. On average, fees incur a the following information: recognised by every country’s
five per cent year-on-year increase. For authorities or regulators when it
the latest information on programme • you were awarded a University of
London degree, diploma or certificate comes to employment or further
fees, please visit: london.ac.uk/fees study. It is advisable to check the
Please note: student fees shown on • Goldsmiths, University of London recognition status of this degree
our website are net of any local VAT, was your education provider in your country of study before
Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any • the University of London crest and enrolling on the programme.
other sales tax payable by the student the Vice-Chancellor’s signature.
in their country of residence. Where
the University is required to add VAT,
GST or any other sales tax at the local
statutory rate, this will be added to
the fees shown during the payment
process. For students resident in the
UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.

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