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Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science

Applications for Fall 2025 intake open now!

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Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science

Imperial College London

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Apply by March 27, 2025 to secure your place in cohort. Request more information about this programme.

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#2-ranked university in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

24 months

12 courses total, 21 hours per week

100% online

Expert tuition in a flexible, digital-first environment

Careers

Prepare for advanced engineering roles in areas such as AI, data science and machine learning

This degree prepares students to move their engineering or data science career forward across a wide variety of roles, such as a data scientist, machine learning engineer, or computational statistician. Students will be trained to become deep thinkers, going beyond algorithms to turn data into actionable insights, contribute to strategic decision making, and become responsible, ethical members of this rapidly growing profession.

Job-relevant applied skills
Get invaluable practical skills in Python and R and hands-on experience that will make you stand out from others in the job market.
A range of career opportunities
This degree opens up expansive career paths in high-demand fields such as Machine Learning Engineering, Data Science, and Computational Statistics.
Career services for students
Imperial College London offers a number of services to help you meet your career goals.
Exposure to industry leaders
The university maintains close ties with industry and a number of pioneering tech companies, some of which will be contributing to the programme by way of project ideas for your MSc thesis.

Applications for Fall 2025 intake open now! The next application deadline is Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Find more information about the application rounds by visiting Imperial College's website.

Please review the admissions requirements for the programme before applying.

If you have any questions about the admissions process or the programme, please do not hesitate to ask via ml-online-msc@imperial.ac.uk

Advance your accounting career

  • The iMSA was developed by top accounting faculty to build expertise in leading analytics methods, financial reporting, audit and control, and US federal taxation.
  • Accounting is one of the fastest growing careers and the universal language of business. An accounting degree can open doors in almost any field.
  • The iMSA delivers an exceptional degree at a fraction of the price of other top MSA programs. Earn your degree in as little as 18 months in a flexible online format.

Accounting by the numbers

76% received a job offer or promotion

Gies focuses on tracking promotions or new job acceptances among iMSA graduates, with 76% reporting better jobs post-degree, highlighting an immediate ROI from the Gies iMSA program.

96% applied the skills directly into their careers

iMSA students engage in projects that address real job challenges and seek advice from peers and faculty, with 96% of graduates effectively applying their iMSA learning in their careers, highlighting the program's high value.

Average 22% salary increase

Gies iMSA graduates see an average salary increase of 22%, significantly highlighting the strong ROI of the iMSA degree in an era of typical 2% raises.

Future of accounting

The accounting industry is projected to grow at 4% year over year. The growth in technology and automation will affect the role of accountants, but overall demand is not expected to decrease according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, it will increase efficiency and make accountants' analytical abilities more prominent.

Applications for Fall 2025 intake are now open!

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