MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science Data Informatics) / Careers

Career opportunities

The University of Manchester is the most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026).

Our MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science Data Informatics pathway) gives you the specialist knowledge and skills required for a range of careers across the public, private, and third sectors, such as in:

• banking and financial services;
• charities and research organisations;
• the Civil Service;
• the IT and tech sector;
• high-performance sports analysis;
• large retail chains;
• the pharmaceutical industry.

You will acquire vital skills relevant to many different sectors and roles, such as data analysis, qualitative and quantitative research design, academic writing, and communication and teamwork. You could also progress to a PhD in Social Statistics at Manchester or another university.

Our graduates have gone on to roles such as data scientists, civil servants, consultants, researchers, entrepreneurs, and in AI.

Careers support

At Manchester you will have access to a number of   opportunities to help boost your employability , such as careers fairs, employer presentations, and workshops through the University’s dedicated  Careers Service . As a student at Manchester, you would have full access to this service during your studies and for two years after you graduate.