Master of Data Science (Social Analytics) (MDS)
Durham University · Durham, United Kingdom
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Durham University · Durham, United Kingdom
Master of Data Science (Social Analytics) (MDS)
Postgraduate · Computing
About this programme
The Master of Data Science (Social Analytics) at Durham University equips you with the tools to analyse complex social data, uncover patterns in human behaviour, and inform evidence-based decision-making. Whether you're aiming for a career in government, policy, market research, or social impact organisations, this programme prepares you to lead with insight in a data-driven world.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Computing
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £34,500 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- 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 (8)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Khodorkovsky Postgraduate ScholarshipFully funded · Annual (see scholarship page)
- Ruth First Educational Trust ScholarshipFully funded · Annual (see scholarship page)
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Durham Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Durham University Alumni Fee ScholarshipPartial funding
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds