The MSc Data Science at Liverpool John Moores University is an industry-focused program that equips students with advanced skills to extract insights from large, complex datasets using statistical, computing, and machine learning techniques.
The course can be completed as a one year or two year with group project pathway, preparing students for careers in data-driven industries and PhD-level research.
Course Overview:
Optional: Work based project
Teaching: Delivered through lectures, tutorials, computer-based lab sessions, group projects, and an extended research project guided by expert faculty.
Assessment: Assessed via exams, coursework, computer-based assignments, oral presentations, and an extended project or dissertation.
Practical computer-based assignments, hands-on lab sessions, and real-world problem-solving.
Extended individual research project using real data, supported by experienced researchers.
Optional Group Design Project for the 240-credit route focused on applied, team-based learning.
Learning with industry-standard tools, programming languages, and software platforms.
Oral presentations and project management embedded throughout the curriculum.
Access to LJMU’s city centre campus facilities, Astrophysics Research Institute, and Department of Applied Mathematics.
Opportunities to work on applied projects aligned with employer needs.
Industry connections and applied learning techniques integrated into the program.
Graduates are prepared for roles across technology, finance, research, and government sectors.
Pathway to PhD-level research in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields.
The program’s applied focus and industry alignment enhance job-readiness and long-term career prospects.
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