In February 2026, I graduated with a Master of Science in Computer Science and Technology (Data Science pathway) degree, completing my studies at Ulster University Birmingham with Distinction (overall 71%). The programme gave me an outstanding grounding in the field of data science (including machine learning and artificial intelligence). My master’s dissertation was on the subject of crop disease classification (using lightweight deep learning models) and I scored 70% for it (it has since been published in an academic journal). The supervisor was very helpful in his support of me during my research project and he provided guidance through all stages of the process. All the lecturers were friendly, supportive, and approachable. If you’re a student looking for a good quality graduate education in computing or data science, I highly recommend Ulster University Birmingham as a study location.