Career prospects
During the Master’s programme, you will be challenged to determine which career perspective best fits your talents and interests. We will guide and support you to focus your programme on obtaining all the skills required for a certain career path.
Academic career
Applied Data Science is a one-year master’s programme with an applied focus and not a two-year research master’s programme. Therefore, it does not optimally prepare students for a PhD.
Non-academic career
Our programme gives you a very good starting position on the labour market. There is a great demand for professionals who can analyse data, from various angles including governments, institutions and industry. Whether your previous background is in psychology or computer science, this Master’s programme will give you the appropriate tools for a career in data science.
Career Services
At the university and faculty level, Utrecht University Career Services provides valuable support to students in reflecting on personal drives and qualities, exploring future possibilities, connecting with employers, and developing skills. UU Career Services offers training relates to career orientation and job application skills; examples include writing an application letter and CV and conducting a job interview. You can find more information about career services on UU Career Services for Dutch students or UU Career Services for international students.
Applied Data Science graduates are in the comfortable situation that there is a severe shortage of employees with their capabilities and skills. Therefore, we expect that our graduates quickly find a job.
Careers Day
Once a year Utrecht University organises a Careers Day. The Careers Day offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and trainings, and to meet recruiters at the careers fair. It’s also possible to join a job application training or have your resume checked.
Women in Information and Computing Sciences (WICS)
WICS aims at connecting all employees and students who identify as female working in Information and Computing Sciences. By establishing a network between junior and senior female members of the department, initiating activities to increase the number of female students in Information and Computing Sciences, raising awareness on issues faced by women, and increasing the opportunities WICS is working towards this goal. You’re welcome to join WICS, contribute ideas and actively participate.