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PostgraduateMSc

Data Science

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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17 monthsDuration
£21,090Per Year (Intl)
£1,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc Data Science at Robert Gordon University. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 17-month full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Data Science degree at Robert Gordon University will equip you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement computer-analytics and visualisation solutions across a range of industries. With an emphasis on Big Data, you will gain an understanding of the needs of businesses and how to manage the requirements in this emerging international area of focus for companies, governments and economies. The course focuses on Big Data, traditional and unconventional data management including acquisition, storage, warehousing, analytics and visualisation tools and techniques. International tuition fees are £21,090 per year, home/UK fees are £1,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Big Data Technologies and Architectures
Advanced Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning
Data Warehousing and Database Management
Data Visualisation and Business Intelligence
Data Acquisition and Integration
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Predictive Analytics and Decision Science
Data Science Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementApplicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Computing or any other analytical discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,090

per year

Total Course Cost (17 months)£42,180

Home Student Fee

£1,000

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

77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Data Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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