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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

AI vs CS vs DS: Don’t Choose the Wrong One

from Studyportals Podcast · host Studyportals

Are you trying to decide between a Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Science master’s degree? 🤖💻📊Not sure which tech degree is the right fit for your skills and career goals?Choosing the right master’s in tech can shape your career opportunities, skills, and future job prospects in fields like machine learning, software engineering, analytics, and AI.In this episode of the Studyportals Podcast, we talk to students studying Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computer Science about their experiences and career plans.We break down:🎓 The difference between AI, Data Science, and Computer Science degrees📚 What courses you can expect in these master’s programs🧠 How to know which degree fits your skills and interests⚖️ The workload and what a typical week looks like in a tech master’s🚀 Career opportunities after studying AI, Data Science, or Computer Science🌍 Studying tech degrees in the Netherlands and the UK as an international studentWhether you're considering a Data Science master’s, an Artificial Intelligence degree, or a Computer Science program, this episode will help you understand the differences and decide which path might be right for you.Follow Studyportals on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studyportalsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studyportals.com💰 Win a €10,000 scholarship to support your studies abroadApply now through the Studyportals Scholarship:https://www.mastersportal.com/scholarships/studyportals-scholarship/In this episode, we cover:00:00 AI vs Data Science vs Computer Science00:18 What is Studyportals & Mastersportal00:29 Meet the students00:57 AI & Data Science for decision making01:11 Doing two master’s degrees01:20 Why study two master’s at the same time01:45 Why choose Maastricht University02:26 Who should do two master’s degrees04:00 Tips for managing two master’s05:00 AI vs Data Science courses06:50 Favourite courses: NLP & Game Theory07:20 Why study Artificial Intelligence09:20 AI & Data Science career opportunities11:55 AI & Data Science projects14:17 Weekly schedule & workload17:40 Who should study DS, CS or AI20:29 Introduction to Computer Science20:55 Why choose Computer Science21:33 Why study in the UK22:23 Computer Science at Middlesex University22:35 Favourite course or project24:12 Who should study Computer Science25:07 Career opportunities after CS26:32 Studying & working in London28:25 International student life in the UK

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