find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
University of Aberdeen: Data Science (Online)
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Natural and Computing Sciences |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Earn your Masters in Data Science online, whatever your graduate field, and meet the rapidly growing demand for data scientists in the workforce.
Study part-time or full-time with our online MSc Data Science.
Recent advances in data science have been seismic. Big data, predictive analytics, and AI technologies like ChatGPT and Copilot are revolutionising the way organisations automate processes, predict trends, and engage with customers.
As the volume, diversity and complexity of data being gathered continues to grow, the big challenge facing organisations today is how to analyse this data and use it to inform business decisions.
Join our online Masters in Data Science and you’ll learn to do just that.
Why this online data science degree is different You’ll go beyond classical statistics and big data in this degree. You’ll set yourself apart by gaining additional skills in computational thinking (CT), programming, sequencing and algorithms, allowing you to gain better insights from data and create solutions to problems across disciplines and industries.
Who can join our online MSc in Data Science? You do not need to have a background in maths or programming to join our online MSc.
Its multidisciplinary and multisector focus means we welcome applications from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, including the humanities, business and social sciences, as well as science, technology, engineering and medicine.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:2 (lower second class) Honours degree or equivalent in any subject will be considered. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:2 (lower second class) Honours degree or equivalent in any subject will be considered. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK 2:2 (lower second class) Honours degree or equivalent in any subject will be considered. |
Fees
| EU | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| International | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 16530 GBP for Whole course |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 15 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024.
Postgraduate Programmes
Aberdeen offers an …
Not what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Finance, Retailing, Computer science, Computer programming, Data analysis, Statistical computing, Computation engineering, Data communications, Applied computer studies, Computer information systems, Health care, Statistics or Mathematical statistics, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here