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Master of Data Science and Analytics

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 12-month conversion masters in collecting, Analysing and visualising data.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Data Science and Analytics can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
Apply programming and data practices
Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Research Analyst

Curriculum

Skills in programming
Statistics and databases
An advanced module on statistical machine learning
The social and ethical consequences of data use
A Case Studies module on industry applications and a final Project module.

Entry requirements

Academic

2:2. UK 2:2 Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering
Computing
Computer Science Engineering
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Other subjects that include a strong element of Mathematics and programming modules such as Mathematics
Physics
other Engineering subjects (excluding Civil
Mechanical
Material and Biomedical Engineering) will be considered. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent overseas), Some courses are conversion courses, Others need the subject degree, Pre-Masters and Master's Foundation programmes (Study Group / ONCAMPUS, Staged separately) for those below the entry level.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 67
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the course entry requirements and deadlines (27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July
Or 30 July 2027 for a decision by 13 August. Final deadline 20 August 2027 for international applicants) at official website 2. Create your application on the Royal Holloway Applicant Portal. Upload transcript and degree certificate with English translations
Proof of English
Referee details
Portfolio or writing samples where asked
your passport if you need a student visa. Submit the application first
Then add documents on the Supplemental Items page.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£25,500 GBP
Application fee	£75 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Egham
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department	Computer Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Royal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Aug 2027
279 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.