MSc Data Science in the UK 2026

MSc Data Science in the UK in 2026: one-year programmes, tuition, top universities, and Graduate Route planning.

Who this degree is for

A UK MSc in Data Science is usually one year - useful if you want speed and London analytics hiring without a two-year US commitment.

See MS CS in the UK if you want a broader computing degree.

Typical cost (2026)

Item	Typical range
Tuition	£20,000–£40,000+
Duration	Typically 12 months
Living	London premium vs other UK cities

Best programmes

Imperial, Edinburgh, UCL, Manchester, Warwick, King's, Southampton. Check whether the course is stats-heavy, CS-heavy, or business-analytics branded.

Admissions snapshot

Quantitative bachelor's preferred
IELTS often 6.5–7.0
GRE rare

Post-study work

Graduate Route for eligible graduates. Shorter than US STEM OPT; simpler than H-1B.

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