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Offered by the University of Leeds
Build in-demand statistical skills and expertise applicable to a range of areas of practice such as health, business, retail and government.
180 credits in total and 15 credits per course
Earn a prestigious degree from a world-renowned institution, without the impact of travel or having to be there in person
Whether you have entry qualifications or experience working in a data science role, earning a Master's degree in Data Science (Statistics) can help accelerate your career. If you do not have the standard entry qualifications for the Master’s degree in Data Science (Statistics) the University of Leeds welcomes applications via the Performance Pathway entry route.
To meet the standard entry requirements, you need a 2:1 Bachelor of Science honours degree (3.0 GPA). Transcripts should show evidence of at least 5 undergraduate modules in a combination of mathematics and statistics. At least one module should be in Statistics, and all modules should be across at least 2 years of your previous study.
To qualify for the Performance Pathway entry route, you need either:
a minimum of a 3rd class (2.2 GPA) Bachelor of Science honours degree or Bachelor of Engineering honours degree or
3 years of relevant professional work experience. This experience should demonstrate competencies in:
Working with large data sets
Visualising and summarising data
“Cleaning” data
Data modelling
Statistical analysis
Using statistical software such as R, SPSS, or Python
To evaluate your work experience, we will contact you with details about the additional information you need to provide after submitting your application.
Once you begin your studies, you’ll also need to achieve a pass (50% weighted average or higher) in both of the first two degree courses to remain on the degree: Programming for Data Science and Statistical Methods. You do not need to complete these courses before you enrol, they will simply form part of your first term studying the degree.
If you do not achieve a pass (50% weighted average or higher) in both of the first two courses, you will not be able to continue and will be withdrawn from the degree.
To apply for the MSc Data Science (Statistics) programme, you need to complete an application form on the My Leeds application portal. For guidance on how to this, please follow the step-by-step guide on the University of Leeds website.
Applications are now closed for March 2025!
Watch our latest webinar recording to find out more about the application process and meet the Programme Director, Dr Graham Murphy.
If you have a question please contact the University of Leeds via onlineadmissions@leeds.ac.uk.
Applications are now closed for March 2025!
Watch our latest webinar recording to find out more about the application process and meet the Programme Director, Dr Graham Murphy.
If you have a question please contact the University of Leeds via onlineadmissions@leeds.ac.uk.
You must apply with ALL the required documents for your application to be processed.
To apply for this programme you will need to provide the following personal details:
You must provide details of previous academic study and qualifications, or ones you are studying now, in support of your application.
This must include academic documents such as your original degree certificate and official transcript confirming your final grade and modules studied. International academic documents need to be officially translated into English.
Proficiency in English language is essential to study at the University of Leeds. You will need either:
Details of who will be paying your academic (tuition) fees for the course or programme of study.
For standard entry you will need to have achieved a 3.0 GPA from a 4 year Bachelor degree.
For performance pathway you will need to have achieved a 2.2 GPA from a 4 year Bachelor degree.
For standard entry you will need to have achieved a 3 year Baccalaureat or a 4 year Bachelor degree with one of the following grades:
For standard entry you will need to have achieved a 3 - 5 year Bachelor degree with one of the following grades:
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For standard entry you will need to have achieved a 2.1 or 2.7 - 3.0 GPA from a 4 - 6 year Bachelor degrees.
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