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University of Surrey · Guildford

Data Science MSc

Master'sData Science & AIPlacement year option

Covers statistical modelling, machine learning and programming for extracting insight from large datasets, with an optional placement year. Suited to numerate or computing graduates targeting data scientist and analyst roles. September 2027 entry fee is £26,900.

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01Academic route

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For courses needing a UK 2:1: 80% from a 3-year bachelor's or 60% from a 4-year special/5-year professional degree. For a UK 2:2: 70% from a 3-year bachelor's or 55% from a 4-year/5-year degree. Pre-Master's programme available.

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02English evidence

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6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element

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Potential funding at University of Surrey

Vice-Chancellor's Future Leaders Award offers a £7,500 fee waiver to selected high-achieving international undergraduate and postgraduate students (listed for Sri Lankan applicants for 2027 entry).

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Programme overview

A clearer look at Data Science MSc

Covers statistical modelling, machine learning and programming for extracting insight from large datasets, with an optional placement year. Suited to numerate or computing graduates targeting data scientist and analyst roles. September 2027 entry fee is £26,900.

This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on data preparation, exploration and visualisation, statistical modelling and machine-learning methods, turning complex evidence into useful decisions. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Data preparation, exploration and visualisation
  • Statistical modelling and machine-learning methods
  • Turning complex evidence into useful decisions
  • Machine learning and intelligent systems

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Python or analytical programming
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Data visualisation
  • Model evaluation and communication

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
  • A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students who enjoy combining programming, statistics and problem-solving to extract meaning from complex data. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Machine-learning or analytics specialist

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

15 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Computer Science LaboratoryPublished course content
  2. 02
    £1.7m multi-purpose Computer Science Laboratory with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipmentPublished course content
  3. 03
    Six open access PC labs and four dedicated specialist labsPublished course content
  4. 04
    Data Science MScPublished course content
  5. 05
    September 2027 - Full-time (with placement)Published course content
  6. 06
    CLOUD COMPUTINGPublished course content
  7. 07
    STATISTICAL DATA SCIENCEPublished course content
  8. 08
    DATABASE SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCEPublished course content
  9. 09
    COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCEPublished course content
  10. 10
    ENGINEERING INTERNET SCALE SYSTEMSPublished course content
  11. 11
    RESEARCH, ETHICS, AND SECURITY IN DATA SCIENCEPublished course content
  12. 12
    BUSINESS ANALYTICS WITH DATA VISUALISATIONPublished course content
  13. 13
    MACHINE LEARNING FOR DATA SCIENCEPublished course content
  14. 14
    AI AND AI PROGRAMMINGPublished course content
  15. 15
    NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSINGPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics, physics or a related discipline with exposure to programming and mathematics
Sri Lankan qualifications
For courses needing a UK 2:1: 80% from a 3-year bachelor's or 60% from a 4-year special/5-year professional degree. For a UK 2:2: 70% from a 3-year bachelor's or 55% from a 4-year/5-year degree. Pre-Master's programme available.
English (IELTS)
6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element
English alternatives
UG applicants need English at grade C in Cambridge O-level (and Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level maths at grade C); some courses ask for more

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on surrey.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Surrey before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.