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Academic eligibility
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent in Computing, Engineering or a related discipline.
- The programme also provides individually assessed alternative-entry routes.
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Ulster University
Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
This specialist master's develops data acquisition, analytics and machine-learning skills through taught study and a project.
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This specialist master's develops data acquisition, analytics and machine-learning skills through taught study and a project.
Selected programme examples
- MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — full-time, three semesters, in person
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Language requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
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Study intakes
- January 2027 is listed; January study spans two academic years.
- September entry normally runs across one academic year.
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Application deadlines
- For January 2027, apply by 13 November 2026 if from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana or Nepal, or 4 December for the rest of the world.
- Conditions, deposits and CAS requests have separate later dates.
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International tuition
- The standard international full-time master's rate is GBP 18,310 annually for 2026/27.
- This MSc is not among the listed exception courses; do not interpret the annual rate as a guaranteed total for a January course spanning two academic years.
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Scholarships & funding
- International students at Ulster's Northern Ireland locations can be assessed for scholarships up to GBP 5,000 when an offer is made.
- The award and eligibility are confirmed in the offer; the course also lists a prize for the strongest taught-module performance.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Ulster University?
Selected programme options include MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — full-time, three semesters, in person. 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 Ulster University?
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in Computing, Engineering or a related discipline. The programme also provides individually assessed alternative-entry routes. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at Ulster University?
The standard international full-time master's rate is GBP 18,310 annually for 2026/27. This MSc is not among the listed exception courses; do not interpret the annual rate as a guaranteed total for a January course spanning two academic years. 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 Ulster University?
For January 2027, apply by 13 November 2026 if from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana or Nepal, or 4 December for the rest of the world. Conditions, deposits and CAS requests have separate later dates. January 2027 is listed; January study spans two academic years. September entry normally runs across one academic year. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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