Overview

Course description

The range of pathways reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the course and we welcome applications from students with backgrounds in a range of disciplines, including:

business and management;

health science;

social sciences;

geography;

planning;

computer science;

mathematics.

We provide training in core data science skills, embedded in a disciplinary context provided by the pathway, you will develop:

computational skills;

data analytical skills;

data stewardship skills and knowledge;

project design skills.

Aims

The innovative Data Science (Computer Science Data Informatics) programme at The University of Manchester is an opportunity for graduates from a broad range of disciplines to develop data science skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Biology

Health Informatics

Data Engineering

Representation Learning

Text Mining

Computer Vision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 409 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

High 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent)

We require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills. We typically expect a First or strong Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in Computer Science, or in a joint degree with at least 50% Computer Science content.

Applicants with extensive Computer Science industrial experience and an honours degree in Computer Science, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission.

In your application, you should demonstrate aptitude, knowledge and/or interest in three areas:

data analytics and/or statistics;

computational subjects; and

pathway specific requirements.

These can be demonstrated by course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

33500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

16500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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