Key facts
- Level
- Postgraduate (Master's)
- Subject
- Data Science
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £17,500 per year
- Intakes
- November 2026, February 2027, May 2027
Course overview
Covers the maths, programming and tools behind modern data science, from Python, statistics and data visualisation to machine learning, neural networks, big data and cloud computing, ending with a 60-credit research project. Assessment is portfolio-based using industry tools such as Jupyter, Tableau and TensorFlow, with free access to Microsoft Azure, AWS Academy and Cisco learning resources. It suits graduates from numerate subjects. Careers include data scientist, data analyst, machine learning engineer and AI specialist. Taught full-time in blended mode at London (Stratford) or Manchester: two days of on-campus classes a week plus guided online study.
What you will study
Year 1: Programming for Data Science; Mathematics for Data Science; Big Data and Cloud Computing; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks; Data Visualisation; Advanced Computing Project
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
2:2 honours degree in a numerate subject (maths, finance, computing, science, engineering), or any 2:2 plus 18 months of relevant computing work experience. Non-standard: 3+ years in a data-based role.
English language
IELTS 6 · PTE 59 · TOEFL iBT 79
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Scholarships for this course
UK International Super Early Bird Offer
£3,000 · Application deadline: 12 April 2027
Arden University UK Offer for International Students
£2,500
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.