MSc Computational Statistics and Machine Learning

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in a highly quantitative subject such as computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or physicals sciences. Additionally, applicants must be comfortable with undergraduate level mathematics, in particular statistics at an intermediate undergraduate level, and be proficient in linear algebra and multivariable calculus. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Graduates from the Computational Statistics and Machine Learning MSc have been employed at major tech and finance companies. Graduate Outcomes survey data shows graduates going on to roles at Amazon, Apple, McKinsey, Microsoft and UBS, among others. Others have pursued further study, for example, at the universities of Cambridge, Helsinki, Chicago, and UCL, or gone on to a career in academia.

Compulsory modules

• Supervised Learning
• MSc Computational Statistics and Machine Learning Project
• Statistical Models and Data Analysis
• Graphical Models
• Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning
• Open-Endedness and General Intelligence
• Applied Machine Learning
• Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
• Approximate Inference and Learning in Probabilistic Models
• Statistical Natural Language Processing
• Reinforcement Learning
• Machine Vision
• Bayesian Deep Learning
• Applied Deep Learning

Optional modules

• Graphical Models
• Probabilistic and Unsupervised Learning
• Open-Endedness and General Intelligence
• Applied Machine Learning
• Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
• Approximate Inference and Learning in Probabilistic Models
• Statistical Natural Language Processing
• Reinforcement Learning
• Machine Vision
• Bayesian Deep Learning
• Applied Deep Learning
• reasonable adjustments
• Student Support and Wellbeing Services
• UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services
• AccessAble
• UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.