Merit
Progression Award
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the MSc Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Become a skilled data professional, turning complex data into decisions that make a real impact. Skilled data scientists are in high demand across every sector. From health and finance to government, technology and beyond, data is driving decisions everywhere. Our accredited Master’s degree in Data Science prepares you to meet that demand through a hands-on, professionally relevant education grounded in real-world challenges and cutting-edge research. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Statistical Foundations for Data Science
Machine Learning and Predictive Modelling
Data Engineering and Management Systems
Advanced Data Analytics and Visualisation
Research Methods and Data Science Project
Big Data Technologies and Cloud Computing
Ethics
Governance and Data Responsibility
Business Intelligence and Decision Making
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,600
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600
Home Student Fee
£11,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
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