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MSc Data Science with placement year

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Headingley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Course Overview

Data and information are recognised as central to the economic, business and cultural life of our society today. This course will equip you with the advanced information and analytic skills to thrive in the digital knowledge economy.

You could already be working and looking to enhance your expertise in data science. Alternatively, you may have recently graduated and want to move into roles specifically aligned with data science and analytics. We’ll help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of data within business.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Study data governance, considering how data can be sourced, consolidated and stored securely, responsibly and efficiently
  • Explore techniques used to analyse data
  • Discover how data can contribute to a company's business strategy
  • Focus on the application of data science in a specific field such as health, education or fraud prevention

Teaching and Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    72nd out of 117 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    124 54%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    74th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    66th

    52

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