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Data Science MSc
Lancaster University

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(4.2)

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

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Location

Main Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

1 Year

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The MSc Data Science has been designed by leading academics and industry experts to deliver an education that matches the needs of employers. The world of data science and AI is rapidly evolving, and so are we. Lancaster University’s Data Science Institute plays a leading role in UK data science research, which means we continually refine and update our curriculum to make sure you are learning the most modern tools and techniques. As demonstrated by our hundreds of alumni, we develop graduates with the skills and expertise to become professionals that design, test and implement solutions to drive innovation and business decision making. You will gain the confidence to apply data science techniques that enable companies to use artificial intelligence to gain insights and make better decisions.

For those interested in gaining insights from data to provide solutions, this Master’s in Data Science is open to anyone with an undergraduate degree, providing you have a good grasp of statistical analysis, ideally to A level standard. You may be a recent graduate or you may wish for a career change. The strength of Lancaster’s MSc Data Science is producing graduates with demonstrable experience on their CV. Throughout the course you will network and interact with data science industry professionals through guest lectures, group projects and professional skills workshops. Crucially, you will have the opportunity to work on a real-time project during your 14-week placement with one of our industry partners, choosing techniques and approaches from your data science toolkit to provide answers to their questions.

Key stats
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Complete University Guide ranking
10th
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Complete University Guide Computer Science ranking
23rd
Tuition fees
Student living
£14,140 per year
Students from Domestic

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Uni info

Student rating
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CUG ranking 10th
Lancaster University
Lancaster, BailriggLancasterLA1 4YWUnited Kingdom