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Engineering

Data Science MSc at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

In this conversion course you learn to interrogate existing data sets to solve problems and communicate solutions visually to a range of audiences. It is open to graduates from arts and social sciences as well as the sciences.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 12-16 months full-time; 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises core and option modules, with optional industry placement or professional practice routes.

Career pathways

Leading employers for data scientists tend to be in the finance, retail and ecommerce sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any subject. English language: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 12-16 months full-time; 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/data-science-msc

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