Master of Science in Data Science & Machine Learning for Social Systems

Interdisciplinary technical master's degree exploring high-dimensional statistics, deep learning, graph algorithms, and societal data ethics.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: First-class honours degree with substantial mathematics and programming coursework
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in all bands)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Recommended for non-UK qualifications
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of purpose and programming code samples (Python/R)
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: LSE Department of Statistics Master's Awards (£10,000)
Application fee: £90 GBP
Tuition / joining costs: £34,128/year international; £17,500 domestic

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official London School of Economics and Political Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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