Master's programs
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Join the MSc in Data Science program that prepares you to manage and analyze complex datasets with full-time and part-time options available.
Our MSc in data science teaches the theory and skills for managing and analysing very large and complex data sets, sometimes referred to as Big Data.
Key information
- Level: Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery Type: Full Time, Part Time
- Degree Qualification: MSc
- Mode of Delivery: On-Campus
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: Dubai
- Next Intake: January 2027
You will learn how to model, store and process these data sets using the latest algorithms and techniques and about modern methods and tools for visually exploring them.
The core courses of the programme provide the key skill set of a data scientist: applying machine learning, managing large data sets, and generating interesting visualisations.
Intake and Delivery Modes
| Intake | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|
| January | Full-time and Part-time |
| September | Full-time and Part-time |
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.
Course Content
Students undertake four courses in semester 1 and a further four courses in semester 2. In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the MSc qualification undertake a Masters project, which culminates in a dissertation.
Mandatory Courses January Intake
- Big Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
- Research Methods and Project Planning
Optional Courses January Intake
- Applied Text Analytics
- Applied Development and Operations (DevOps)
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Digital and Knowledge Economy
Mandatory Courses September Intake
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
Optional Courses September Intake
- Biologically Inspired Computation
- Computer Network Security
- Industrial Programming
- Software Engineering Foundations
Tuition Fees for January 2027 Intake
| Status | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| UAE and International | AED 113,685 | AED 56,842.50 |
Entry Requirements
For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) with a substantial academic component of computing or IT that includes study of databases and programming will be considered. Applicants with an engineering or mathematics background may also be considered.
If you hold a degree from a different background and believe you may qualify for this programme or to find out more about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement.
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