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Data Science (Computer Science Data Informatics) (Taught)

  • MSc
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2025
  • Postgraduate
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Course summary

Whether you’re trying to make sense of a football match, a general election or a business’ financial performance, data is vital. Our Data Science – Computer Science Data Informatics master’s will teach you invaluable skills for today’s economy such as:

  • data analysis

  • project design

  • computational methods

  • data stewardship.

This pathway focusses particularly on the data techniques and uses that are most relevant to computer science.

The course welcomes applicants from a range of STEM, business and humanities backgrounds. Working with the rest of your student cohort will enrich your understanding of the uses and potential of data.

Upon course completion, you’ll have developed a highly valued skillset, enhancing your employability across countless sectors.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • MSc • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2025

Entry requirements

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.

Please see our application and selection page for more detailed information.

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.

Sponsorship information

We offer a number of postgraduate taught scholarships and awards to outstanding applicants, such as the Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship .

The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 fee reduction to Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree within the last three years and are progressing to postgraduate study.

For more information, see our Fees and funding page.

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