Lancaster University, Lancaster, England - Courses & Fees

Lancaster, EnglandUniversity Public College

The MSc program will ensure students have an advanced level of skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve their career aspirations
Studying for an MSc in Data Science at Lancaster will provide students with the perfect environment to develop expertise in the discipline
Students will explore five core Data Science modules. These will ensure, they have a solid advanced grounding in the subject, to support their choice of specialism
Students can choose from two specialisms according to their background and interests:
- Computing
- Statistical Inference
Students will also have the opportunity to undertake a 12-week placement either within the industry or as part of an academic research project
This will provide them, with a fantastic opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world situations and challenges, allowing them to gain valuable professional experience and demonstrate a working grasp of the discipline

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For 2023 Intake	Jul 31, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1
Tuition Fees	₹2831266
Total Fees	₹2831266

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Meal	₹788788.56

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a 3-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Statistics, Computer Science or similar.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Bachelor's degree at least 3 years in length with at least 60% overall, with at least 55% in each year (year 2 onwards)

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

An interview with a member of Lancaster's admissions team
All successful applicants are required to provide one of the following:
- The Lancaster Admissions Essay or GMAT (with a minimum score of 580 and 4.0/6.0 in the Analytical Writing Assessment)
- GRE will be considered on a case by case basis
- Details regarding the essay will be provided with an offer
A minimum of three years' professional work experience since graduation. This should be evidenced by providing a copy of student's current CV detailing their professional experience and achievements to date. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate that they have strong business experience and have held significant managerial responsibilities. Please ensure that students include dates of employment and job titles on your CV
Two good references - one from your current employer, and ideally the other from someone who can comment on your academic ability
A detailed personal statement (minimum 500 words)
Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Following career opportunities are:

Data Scientist.
Data Analytics.
Business Analyst.
Data Analytics Manager.
Data Architect.
Data Administrator.
Business Intelligence Manager.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship	Variable	Yes	N/A
1st Formations Business Scholarship	₹83936	Yes	Jan 31, 2023
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	₹15738	Yes	N/A