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Master of Data Science

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 1, 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A 1-year course-based master programme in Data Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Data Science 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 scientist

Curriculum

  • Ten courses
  • A case study series and a capstone project covering predictive modelling
  • Machine learning
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data visualisation and big data mining. Admitted students complete three non-credit online preparatory courses first.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative subject such as computer / information science
  • Engineering
  • Maths
  • Statistics
  • Or a related discipline (e.g. IT
  • Software engineering). Other subject qualifications
  • Equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
  • Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

Other subject qualifications, Equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
  2. IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
  3. Personal statement
  4. References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
  5. ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,500, £12,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,039 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Computer Science
DepartmentData Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    30 Nov 2026

    16 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1, 2 years.