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Glasgow Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science

One-year intensive Master of Science program teaching machine learning, deep learning, big data architectures, information retrieval, and human-in-the-loop data science.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
UK 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent GPA 3.3/4.0) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related quantitative field.
English language proficiency
Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 90.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Solid programming proficiency in Python/Java and linear algebra.
Recommendation letters
One academic reference letter and statement of purpose.

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

Financial support / stipend
Glasgow International Leadership Scholarships worth £10,000 fee contribution
Application fee
£0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
£31,860/year for overseas international students.

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 1, 2027 (International priority application round)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Glasgow documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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