MSc Data Science (Statistics) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A flexible, fully online part-time MSc delivered with the School of Mathematics and the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, focused on the science behind data-driven decision-making, including statistics, machine learning and Bayesian methods.

Department: School of Mathematics and Leeds Institute for Data Analytics | Duration: 24 months part time (fully online) | Intake: March 2027 and September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Programming for Data Science, Statistical Methods, Exploratory Data Analysis, Project Skills, Machine Learning, Linear Modelling, Statistical Learning, Data Science, Multivariate Methods, Statistical Computing, Bayesian Statistics and a Capstone Project.

Career pathways

Senior roles as data analyst, data analytics manager, data scientist, statistician, data engineer and business analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: a 2.2 or above honours degree in a mathematical, computational, engineering or other numerate discipline (e.g. mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, data science, AI, engineering, economics or quantitative social sciences) including at least one numerate or programming module. Professional entry: a third-class degree in any discipline plus one year of relevant professional experience, or at least three years of relevant technical, analytical or digital experience. A short numeracy or programming readiness task may be required. Students must pass both Programming for Data Science and Statistical Methods (50% weighted average) to continue. Proof of identity is required at application. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Same fee for UK and international students; paid per 15-credit course (GBP 1,250 each) as the student progresses; total course fee GBP 15,000. Source

Intake: March 2027 and September 2027

Duration: 24 months part-time

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