MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Earth and Environmental Analytics) / 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 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;
• 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.

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.