MSc Data Science (Statistics)
Applications for Fall 2025 will close on 05 August 2025. Apply now to secure your spot!
MSc Data Science (Statistics)
University of Leeds
Fall 2025 cohort deadline: August 5
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Leading UK university
Ranked in the Top 100 universities in the world
24 months
12 courses total, 20 hours per week
£15,000 total cost
No application fee, with pay-as-you-go tuition
Performance-based admission path
Complete the first two courses with minimum 50% weighted average
100% online
Flexible learning from anywhere, with live sessions, real-world projects
Get ready to launch a career in data science
By combining core data science skills with a specialism in statistics, you’ll underpin your capabilities with a wealth of theoretical knowledge suited for data scientist positions.
When you graduate, you’ll be equipped to secure an advanced data-driven role in almost any industry.
Develop statistical expertise. You’ll use real-world tools and techniques to apply statistical methods in job-related contexts
Develop senior-level professional skills. You’ll learn to manage complex projects and critically engage with and evaluate sources, methods and data
Access a world of professional opportunities. You’ll be ready for a wide range of careers, including roles as a data analyst, data analytics manager, data scientist, statistician, data engineer, business analyst, and more
Learn to present and tell stories with data. Learn to impactfully communicate the results of your work, across a variety of different media and methods
Build a future-proof career in data science
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!
- Application deadline: August 5, 2025
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- Questions? Please do not hesitate to get in touch via onlineadmissions@leeds.ac.uk
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Harness the power of data
Build your expertise in:
- Exploratory Data Analysis: using data visualisations and common probability models
- Project Skills: learning how to plan robust methodologies and present outputs
- Statistical Computing: using Monte Carlo methods to analyse large datasets
- Statistical Methods: learning the general theory and method of estimation
- Machine Learning: learning to identify patterns algorithmically, with reduced human intervention
Qualify for in-demand jobs
Data scientist
Decision scientist
Statistician
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of data scientist jobs to grow by 19% over the next two decades
Advance your career
$100,910 Average salary of a data scientist in the United States
113,300 Job postings in data science in the US
36% growth by 2031 (US) The field is seeing extreme growth, with a much higher year-over-year growth 2021-2031
12.8% increase in average salary, 2019-2020 (US) 40% of firms globally aim to increase machine learning investment
260% increase in the number of data science teams per firm worldwide, 2018-2020
Build your professional connections through the University of Leeds global alumni network
With over 312,000 members in nearly 200 different countries, the University of Leeds alumni network of celebrated leaders, academics and experts gives you the opportunity to connect with other Leeds graduates in your industry and region.
As an alumni you can access a range of services and one-to-one support from the University of Leeds career service, including expert career consultations, interview preparation tools, CV and job application reviews, and career workshops and guest lectures.
Fall 2025 deadline: August 5
Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!