Overview

The Data Science with AI Applications programme offered by Durham University provides training in contemporary data science in a supportive environment, learning from practicing researchers who are making a difference across a range of industries.

From personalised medicine, to smart cities and sustainable solutions, data science is building a better world. At the same time, developments in AI technologies have made the field of data science more accessible than ever, creating new opportunities to gain insight into the interactions between people, AI systems and their environment. This has led to a significant increase in demand for skilled data scientists with specialisation in AI.

Key Facts

The MDS programme opens up a future in data driven careers even if your first degree is in an unrelated subject (including the social sciences, the arts and humanities). The programme equips you with the skills to process and analyse data, communicate your findings to a wide audience whilst applying this knowledge to practical situations.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Advanced Statistical and Machine Learning
Advanced Statistics and Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
Data Acquisition and Image Processing
Performance Modelling, Vectorisation and GPU Programming
Advanced Algorithms and Discrete Systems
Machine Learning and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence View 408 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree or international equivalent in any degree subject.
Applicants with a strong data science or mathematical background may wish to consider our MSc Scientific Computing and Data Analysis programmes.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34500 GBP / year

≈ 34500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / 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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