Overview
About this course
MSc Data Science is a postgraduate taught (pgt) course in Computing, IT & Data at University of Lancashire, taught at Preston Campus. You can start in September 2026 or September 2027.
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What you need
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree; IELTS 6.0
Point of entry: Level 7 (Postgraduate Taught)
Not sure you meet these? Ask your counsellor — pathway and alternative entry routes may be available.
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Fees and funding
What it costs
£17,900
First-year tuition fee
Fees for later years are confirmed by the university.
Scholarships at University of Lancashire
- Excellence Scholarship
- International Bursary
- Alumni Loyalty Discount
Ask your counsellor which you may be eligible for.
Where you'll study
About University of Lancashire
University of Lancashire
Preston, North West, United Kingdom, Cyprus
The University of Lancashire is a public university based in the centre of Preston, known as the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) until it adopted its current name in 2025. It traces its history to 1828 and teaches a large, career-focused subject range including health and medicine, engineering, business, journalism and forensic science, with campuses in Lancashire, Cumbria and Cyprus.
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QS World University Rankings 2027
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Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#77
The Guardian University Guide 2027
#83
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
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