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MSc Data Science

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University of Manchester

University

A one-year postgraduate programme covering statistical learning, machine learning, data engineering and responsible AI.

Qualification

Master of Science

Location

Manchester, North West England, United Kingdom

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees

£13,500 / per year

Programme content

What you will study

  • Statistical learning
  • Machine learning systems
  • Data engineering
  • Responsible AI
  • Applied research project

Statistical Learning

30 credits

Probability, inference and predictive modelling.

Machine Learning Systems

30 credits

Model development, deployment and monitoring.

Data Engineering

30 credits

Data pipelines, storage and cloud tooling.

Applied Data Science Project

90 credits

A supervised industry or research project.

Outcomes

Learning and career outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Design and evaluate data science solutions
  • Build reproducible machine-learning pipelines
  • Communicate evidence to technical and non-technical audiences

Career progression

  • Data scientist
  • Machine-learning engineer
  • Analytics consultant
  • Further doctoral study

Assessment approach

Coursework, practical laboratory assessments, examinations and a final applied project.

Structured requirements

Requirements

Match is not eligibility. Requirements below are structured for transparency, but OpenDegree has not confirmed your eligibility yet.

Bachelor's degree

Academic
Qualification
Bachelor's degree
Level
2:1 or international equivalent
Required subjects
Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering
Minimum grade
2:1
Equivalents
International equivalent qualifications
Relevant experience
Strong quantitative experience may support borderline applications.

IELTS Academic

English language
Test
IELTS Academic
Minimum score
6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
Accepted alternatives
TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, Provider-approved equivalents
Exemptions / notes
Exemptions may apply where prior education meets the provider's English-language policy.

Provider requirement

Provider requirement
Relevant experience
Not required
Interview
May be used where the academic profile needs further review.

International readiness

International information

International applicants

This opportunity can consider international applicants.

Qualification recognition

International qualifications are assessed for comparability with a UK bachelor's degree.

International fees

£28,000 per year

Additional documents

  • Passport
  • Official transcript
  • English test result where applicable

Country-specific requirements

  • Nigeria: Bachelor's degree with strong quantitative content; final classification is assessed by the provider.

Visa and pre-arrival signposting

A Student visa may be relevant depending on nationality and residence status.

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