MSc Data Science at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year conversion MSc open to graduates from any subject, teaching how to use data to make organisational decisions, with no prior technical experience required.

Department: School of Mathematics and School of Computer Science | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 builds programming skills and statistical foundations; semester 2 covers practical machine learning, data visualisation and database management. Modules include Fundamentals of Programming, Databases and Data Management, Statistical Thinking, Exploring and Visualising Data, Machine Learning and AI and a Data Science Capstone Portfolio.

Career pathways

Data scientist and related data analysis roles that interpret large datasets using statistical methods, algorithms and machine learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject, plus appropriate mathematical competence (e.g. a mathematics module in the degree or GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or equivalent). Applicants with a 2:2 and relevant work experience or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international) and 10 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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