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- A relevant undergraduate degree, such as Computing or Information Systems, at UK 2:2 level or equivalent.
- Non-standard qualifications and experience receive individual assessment.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales — Llandaff Campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
Data Science and Analytics develops analytical systems, practical computing and applied problem-solving.
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Data Science and Analytics develops analytical systems, practical computing and applied problem-solving.
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- MSc Data Science and Analytics — 12–18 months full-time depending on start
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Language requirements
- At least IELTS 6.0 overall or an accepted equivalent; confirm any additional component requirements in the offer.
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Study intakes
- September and January.
- The international January 2027 postgraduate start is 25 January.
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Application deadlines
- For January 2027, international applications close 20 November 2026 at 12 noon UK time.
- Conditions are due 27 November and the deposit 4 December; the university can amend dates.
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International tuition
- The university's 2026/27 international schedule lists GBP 17,600 as the standard postgraduate master's course fee for its 1–2-year category.
- Obtain the named-route fee in the offer; MBA and other exception tariffs are separate.
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Scholarships & funding
- Eligible 2026/27 MA/MSc applicants can be considered automatically for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship, worth up to GBP 3,500 based on academic/professional evidence.
- Programme eligibility and the final award are confirmed in the offer.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University. The Llandaff campus of UWIC in Cardiff
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
Selected programme options include MSc Data Science and Analytics — 12–18 months full-time depending on start. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Cardiff Metropolitan University?
A relevant undergraduate degree, such as Computing or Information Systems, at UK 2:2 level or equivalent. Non-standard qualifications and experience receive individual assessment. At least IELTS 6.0 overall or an accepted equivalent; confirm any additional component requirements in the offer.
How much are international tuition fees at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The university's 2026/27 international schedule lists GBP 17,600 as the standard postgraduate master's course fee for its 1–2-year category. Obtain the named-route fee in the offer; MBA and other exception tariffs are separate. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Cardiff Metropolitan University?
For January 2027, international applications close 20 November 2026 at 12 noon UK time. Conditions are due 27 November and the deposit 4 December; the university can amend dates. September and January. The international January 2027 postgraduate start is 25 January. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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