Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Prepare, analyse and communicate insights from data.
- Apply statistical and machine-learning techniques.
- Use programming and data tools to solve practical problems.
University College London · London
Data Science MSc
Taught by UCL's Statistical Science department, this one-year masters builds core statistical and computational methods for analysing large datasets. It suits graduates from quantitative subjects aiming for data scientist or analytics roles.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Machine-learning specialist
- Business intelligence analyst
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Upper second-class bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (or equivalent), with university-level mathematical methods and linear algebra.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- For upper-second (2:1) courses: four-year Special or Professional bachelor's with Upper Second Class Honours, 60% or CGPA 3.3/4.0, or a three-year General degree at that standard plus one year of relevant work experience. For 2:2 courses: Lower Second, 55% or CGPA 3.0/4.0 (General degree also needs one year of work experience).
- English (IELTS)
- UCL Level 1: 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University College London.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on ucl.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University College London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.