Course summary
The inexorable rise of the digital world, driven by rapid AI development, has made data scientists more in demand right now than ever before. The advances of analysing big data span beyond the digital and technology industry and are increasingly recognised in the worlds of sport, medicine, space exploration and more. Our MSc Data Science (Computer Science Data Informatics) course prepares you for a successful career in this high-demand field. You will develop invaluable abilities in key area’s such as:
- data analysis;
- project design;
- computational methods;
- data stewardship.
Entry requirements
High 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) We require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills. We typically expect a First or strong Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in Computer Science, or in a joint degree with at least 50% Computer Science content. We may consider a lower proportion where a student has performed consistently strongly in their computer science modules. Applicants with extensive Computer Science industrial experience and an honours degree in Computer Science, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission. In your application, you should demonstrate aptitude, knowledge and/or interest in three areas: data analytics and/or statistics; computational subjects; and pathway specific requirements. These can be demonstrated by course units taken at undergraduate level and high school level, or professional experience.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall with no component score below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL IBT 100 with no score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 |
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall with no component score below 6.5 TOEFL IBT 100 with no score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall and no component score below 70 Pre-Sessional English Courses We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course. To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores: 6 Week Pre-Sessional Course : IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each sub-skill 10 Week Pre-sessional Course : IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in three sub-skills, and 5.5 in no more than one sub-skill If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate to ensure that you are eligible for a separate visa for the English language course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL