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MSc Data Science at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Gain an understanding of big data governance, data analytics and data storage to successfully manage and share an organisations’ data. Data and information are recognised as central to the economic, business and cultural life of our society today. This course will equip you with the advanced information and analytic skills to thrive in the digital knowledge economy.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Data Analytics & Visualisation, Research Practice, Database Systems & Approaches, Project Management, Dissertation, Data Warehouse Models & Approaches, Managing Information in the Digital & Global Environment, Critical Perspectives on Information, Intelligent Systems & Machine Learning.

Career pathways

With your combination of business awareness, management skills, technology knowledge and understanding of data science, you will be well prepared to pursue a career as a data manager across a range of sectors. The option modules available on the course will allow you to follow a route that suits your skills, aspirations and interests.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students require a 2:2 or above in a computing related degree such as Computing, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or work experience of a similar level such as to evidence a significant understanding of technology, information systems and the role of data. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5. 0 with no skill below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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