Computer Science (Data Science) Bournemouth University (BU)

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSci	On-Campus	Full-time	4 - 5 years	September	£9790.00 year per	£20685.00 year per

Course fee notes

September 2026 entry:

£9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
£20,685 (Int'l) per year
Placement year: For all fee regions the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Course overview

Why study MSci Computer Science (Data Science) at BU?

Master advanced data science skills: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Business Computing with Analytics knowledge and combine data and business expertises to address real-world challenges in a focused 120-credit program.
Gain hands-on technical expertise: Learn in state-of-the-art labs equipped with enterprise-grade hardware and virtualization-ready infrastructure, mirroring professional environments for practical experience.
Tailor your degree: Choose specialist units such as machine learning and efficient and edge AI to align with your career goals and gain practical experience.
Enhance your employability: Gain valuable work experience and industry insights through a team-based Master's project without a traditional dissertation, collaborating with BU staff and global experts from academia and industry.
Access diverse career opportunities: Collaborate on industry and research projects with BU staff and global experts, preparing for roles that drive innovation and transform business processes.
Achieve excellent graduate outcomes: Our graduates secure roles from IT consultant to data scientist or AI solutions architect, demonstrating the value of an integrated, applied Master's degree with a streamlined 120-credit structure.

Contact Bournemouth University (BU) to find course entry requirements.

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