MSc Data Science (Statistics)

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MSc Data Science (Statistics)

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Master of Science

Offered by the University of Leeds

Taught in English

Build in-demand statistical skills and expertise applicable to a range of areas of practice such as health, business, retail and government.

24 months

180 credits in total and 15 credits per course

100% online

Earn a prestigious degree from a world-renowned institution, without the impact of travel or having to be there in person

Enjoy all the benefits of studying a master’s degree at the University of Leeds - from your own home

Through this 100% online programme, you’ll connect with other students and expert faculty members through live and asynchronous activities, discussions, readings and tutoring. 

You’ll access course content designed and delivered by leading experts across multiple University of Leeds departments, including the School of Mathematics and the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA).

Using Coursera’s interactive, engaging online learning environment, you’ll enjoy the same world-class resources and learning experience,  as you would on campus. Your flexible online schedule lets you choose when and where you learn.

Join your peers online in a data science community

Connect with fellow learners in staff-moderated discussion forums to collaborate and share your progress

Access faculty support

One-to-one guidance is available from your course tutors and university staff

A vast range of resources and services

With online access to the University of Leeds Library, thousands of journals, e-books, databases and search tools are at your disposal

Expert careers guidance

You can work out your next steps with one-to-one support from the university’s Careers Services

Build a professional and social network of peers

Reach out to fellow students and other professionals, and establish common interests within the University of Leeds virtual social spaces

Fit your academic progress around your existing commitments

Build a sustainable study schedule without compromising your work, home and social life, with flexible online study

About the University of Leeds

One of the world’s top 100 Universities (QS rankings), The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and it is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. 

Working with others, the University uses its expertise in research and education to address local and global challenges, achieve social justice, reduce inequalities, and help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and part of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN).

School of Mathematics

The University of Leeds’ School of Mathematics, produces extensive research spanning multiple areas of mathematics, including applied mathematics, financial mathematics and statistics. Researchers in the School work in close partnership with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics and the Alan Turing Institute.

Leeds Institute of Data Analytics

Established in 2014, with major investments from the UK Research Councils and the University of Leeds, LIDA has developed state of the art physical and IT infrastructures to raise the bar in standards of data quality, access, protection and exploitation.

Over 90 research centres, programmes and projects are now based at the Institute and their infrastructure also supports in excess of £75 million research across the university. Growing through support from a network of local and national collaborators, LIDA is becoming a major powerhouse for research, civic engagement and business growth in the North of England and beyond.

Applications are now open for March 2025!

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