MSc Mathematics and Data Science at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MSc Mathematics and Data Science is an on-campus Masters emphasising the practical application of mathematics to data science. Students can work with academics on commercially relevant projects, with past projects involving organisations such as NatWest, the Scottish National Investment Bank and National Records of Scotland. Exit awards are a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.

Duration: 12 months full-time (September start); 24 months part-time; 21 months full-time (January start) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core teaching is through lectures and recorded videos, with coursework and project-based assessment on real-life data. During the summer students carry out a research project based on a real-life problem, involving analysis of a data set or building of a mathematical model.

Career pathways

Data science and analytics careers across banking and finance, data-driven marketing, sport and fitness, health and medicine, and conservation and environmental services, as well as PhD study. Roles include Data Scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a numerate subject (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering, economics), with evidence of a mathematical background such as passed modules in some of calculus, algebra, statistics and numerical analysis.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,750 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,150 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time (September start); 24 months part-time; 21 months full-time (January start)

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