Why Abertay?

University of the Year for Teaching Quality *

One of the UK's leading tech universities

Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education **

Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching **

95% of graduates in full-time work or study within six months of graduating

100% online, with six
starts per year

Pay per module

73% of research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ ****
* Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021 | ** Recognised by the UK Government's National Cyber Security Centre | *** Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback, Guardian University Guide, 2020 | **** UoA 12 – REF, 2021
Developing the analytical capabilities of the next wave of business leaders
This MSc in Computer Science with Data Analytics programme enables graduates from a non-computer science background to enter the field and specialise in data analytics. Through an interactive, learner-centred teaching approach, you will gain knowledge, understanding and application of practice, and critical, evaluative and reflective skills in software and web development, networking, human factors, emergent technologies and data analytics.
You will also complete a research-oriented proposal and project to further advance your study in the data analytics specialisation.

What you’ll study:
- Fundamentals of computing
- Data structures and algorithms
- Web development
- Databases
- Networking
- Data for Decision Making
- Emergent technologies
- Human factors
- Research Methods
- Research Proposal
- Master’s Project
Designed with your future in mind
Our MSc Computer Science is designed for those looking to enhance their career prospects with postgraduate study, but who are unable to take a break from work. You will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to move into computer science and develop a valuable skillset in data analysis.
Importantly, your studies will take place entirely online and on a part-time basis, so you will have the time and space needed to fit your studies around work, family and other life responsibilities.
