Overview

Here at University of Cape Town we have a masters program in Data Science, offered by the Department of Statistical Sciences in collaboration with the departments of Computer Science, Information Systems, Astronomy, Physics, Integrated Medical Sciences, Finance and Tax and Economics.

Core Courses:

Databases for Data Scientists - 12 credits
Visualization - 12 credits
MIT: Programming in Python - 12 credits
Multivariate Analysis - 15 credits
Data Science for Industry - 15 credits
Statistical and High-Performance Computing - 12 credits
Supervised Learning - 18 credits
Unsupervised Learning - 12 credits

Exploratory Data Analysis - 12 credits

Elective Courses:

Data Science for Astronomy - 12 credits
Data Science for Particle Physics - 12 credits
Bioinformatics for high-throughput biology - 15 credits
Data Science for Industry - 12 credits
Decision Modelling for Prescriptive Analytics - 12 credits
Bayesian Decision Modelling - 15 credits
Data Analysis for High-Frequency Trading - 15 credits

Data Visualization - 12 credits
Programming in Python - 12 credits

Advanced Regression - 15 credits
Machine Learning - 15 credits
Advanced Portfolio Theory - 15 credits
Simulation & Optimization - 15 credits
Longitudinal Data Analysis - 15 credits
Survival Analysis - 15 credits
South African Financial Markets - 15 credits
Risk Management of Financial Instruments - 15 credits
Financial Systems Design - 15 credits
Topics in Financial Management - 30 credits
Capital Markets & Financial Instruments - 30 credits
Empirical Finance - 30 credits
Fintech & Cryptocurrencies - 24 credits
Applied Time Series Analysis - 15 credits
Microeconomics - 15 credits
Advanced Econometrics - 15 credits

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Databases for Data Scientists

Visualization

Statistical and High Performance Computing

Supervised Learning

Exploratory Data Analysis

MIT: Programming in Python

Multivariate Analysis
Data Science for Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 8 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

A mark of at least 65% for a HEQSF level 8 qualification (equivalent to that of a UCT degree) in any discipline that included a substantial research component and at least a first year Statistics course and a first year Computing Course. Students may be required to register for and pass STA1000P (the summer term offering of STA1000) before being allowed to register for the degree. Academic transcripts of applicants will be assessed by a selection committee made up of representatives from the participating departments. Applicants may be called for an interview to assess whether they meet entrance requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

142910 ZAR / year

≈ 142910 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

79210 ZAR / year

≈ 79210 ZAR / year

Additional Details

SADC Fees: 79210 ZAR

Non-SADC Fees: 126810 ZAR

Rest of the World Fees: 142910 ZAR

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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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