Data Science & Engineering MSc

Do you want to be the expert who turns data into discovery?

Every moment, trillions of data points are created by cities, businesses, and people. Harnessing this information is now one of the most valuable skills today.

This MSc is for computing and technical graduates who want to lead in this area. You will master the science and engineering of data at scale. You will learn to build systems that handle large amounts of information, find patterns, and simplify complexity.

By graduation, you’ll have the skills to build the infrastructure and insights organisations rely on. You’ll create systems that enable smarter decision-making.

Advance your expertise

Data science and data engineering sit at the crossroads of intelligence and infrastructure. This degree develops your skills in both. You’ll learn to manage entire data ecosystems and understand how algorithms, systems, and analysis connect.

You’ll think like an engineer and an analyst. You’ll create designs that organise and transform information. You will use advanced methods to uncover meaning. Real datasets, real challenges, and real results will guide your learning.

You’ll also explore modern engineering practices, from automation pipelines to microservice design. These methods support resilient systems that power decision-making at scale.

Learn by solving real problems

You’ll handle key data in areas like healthcare, sustainability, digital business, and technology. Each project lets you turn knowledge into impact. You might design an intelligent platform, predict behaviour, or reveal hidden trends.

Your final project will push you to think boldly and work independently. You’ll solve a tricky, open-ended problem and present a professional solution. This will showcase your technical skills and creative ideas.

Join a community of professionals

You’ll learn alongside driven peers and academics who share a passion for how data changes the world. Our teaching team has expertise in AI, analytics, and software systems. This creates a learning environment where innovation, discussion, and curiosity thrive.

At Dundee, you’ll join a connected computing community that values rigour, creativity, and ambition. This will help you develop the technical leadership and confidence that define an expert in the field.

Graduates from this course become data engineers, data scientists, machine learning experts, or analytics consultants. You’ll be ready to lead in industries where insight, scale, and intelligence matter. You can understand and shape complex data systems.