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.
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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