Overview

You’ll learn Python and industry-standard packages like scikit-learn. Then apply methods such as clustering, regression, decision trees, and neural networks to detect threats, prevent attacks, and guide risk-based decisions. Specialist modules cover cyber security foundations, privacy-enhancing technologies, and intrusion detection. Applied Data Science and Cyber Security takes place at Royal Holloway University of London.Benefit from the UK’s first university Information Security Group where teachers are specialists in their field and our curriculum and research is informed by, and closely linked with, industry. Get access to labs for vehicle security, Internet of Things mapping, and ethical AI. Guest speakers from finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing show how your skills apply across sectors.

Decoding the future

Analyse malware, understand the design of cryptographic protocols and secure systems, and convert raw data into security insights with real-world examples Conduct a team Agile software project, write an individual dissertation, and build a portfolio through researchExplore ethical, social, and legal issues in data science and security

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing for Data Analysis
Research Methods
Applications of Data Science
Cyber Security Foundations
Cyber Security for Data Science
Ethics in Advanced Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Individual Project in Applied Data Science and Cyber Security
Academic Integrity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Cyber Security View 408 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Bachelors degree or equivalent in a STEM subject.
Acceptable STEM subjects include: Accounting, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Paramedic Science, Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Web development
Degrees within Business, Management or Information Systems may be considered.
Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will be considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Decoding the future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

London

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