MSc Data Science
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
About this programme
The programme covers machine learning, big data analytics, data visualisation, and data management, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in data science. We welcome graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds who are looking to take advantage of the growing demand for data scientists across almost every industry sector today including finance, health, government, retail and manufacturing.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 1 year · 12 months or 16 months
- Tuition
- £26,250 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · PTE Academic 62 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- January, September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (10)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Thomson Memorial PrizePartial funding · End of March annually
- David Stewart ScholarshipPartial funding
- Development Trust Sports BursaryPartial funding · Deadline 18 September 2026
- Aberdeen Alumni DiscountPartial funding · Available until further notice
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship - PostgraduatePartial funding
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website