Overview

This Data Science course at University of Leeds offers a supportive and structured approach as you build your skills and move into an exciting, in-demand field.

As a data scientist, you'll learn how to extract useful insights from large amounts of data. This could mean spotting patterns in customer behaviour, helping organisations make better decisions or contributing to healthcare or environmental solutions. Data scientists work in a wide range of industries, giving you plenty of flexibility in where your career can take you.

Career opportunities

Data scientists transform raw data into meaningful insights that help organisations improve decision-making and operations. They collect, analyse, and interpret large volumes of data from multiple sources using tools such as statistical methods, algorithms, data mining, and machine learning, then present their findings in clear and actionable ways. By combining technical, analytical and communication skills, they identify patterns, solve problems, and make predictions, such as forecasting customer behaviour or tackling issues like environmental challenges.

With this degree, you can work across a wide range of industries, including finance, academia, research, healthcare, retail, IT, government, and e-commerce.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Database and Data management

Statistical Thinking

Exploring and Visualising Data

Machine Learning and AI

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 410 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in any subject.

As part of application, you will need to demonstrate appropriate mathematical competence. This requirement may be met through successful completion of a mathematics module within a bachelor’s degree, attainment of a minimum grade at secondary education level for example a GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 or an equivalent qualification.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 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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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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