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MSc Data Science at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Data science is the study of the computational principles, methods, and systems for extracting and structuring knowledge from data; and the application and use of those principles. Large data sets are now generated by almost every activity in science, society, and commerce - ranging from molecular biology to social media, from sustainable energy to health care.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Informatics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time / 3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2027/8). Scotland and rest of UK fee rate, per year Source

International applicants: GBP 47,680 a year (2027/8). International/EU fee rate, per year Source

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time / 3 years part-time

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