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- At least a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline.
- Relevant work experience is also considered.
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University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, England — Park Campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
This conversion master's develops data-science skills through computing, analysis and an applied project.
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This conversion master's develops data-science skills through computing, analysis and an applied project.
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- MSc Data Science — one year full-time; placement route separate
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Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
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Study intakes
- January 2027 is listed; September 2027 and January 2028 options are also advertised.
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Application deadlines
- For January/February 2027 students applying from overseas, complete CAS requirements by 16 November 2026 for standard visa processing, or 30 November with priority processing.
- These are CAS-completion dates, not initial application deadlines.
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International tuition
- The course lists GBP 18,490 total international tuition for the January 2027 one-year route.
- September 2027 and later course fees remain TBC.
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Scholarships & funding
- For 2027/28, eligible new self-funded Indian nationals or India-domiciled taught students can receive a GBP 4,000 tuition waiver under the India Scholarship.
- It requires full-time on-campus study for at least two semesters and cannot be combined with another scholarship; do not apply these terms to January 2027.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of Gloucestershire?
Selected programme options include MSc Data Science — one year full-time; placement route separate. 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 University of Gloucestershire?
At least a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Relevant work experience is also considered. IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at University of Gloucestershire?
The course lists GBP 18,490 total international tuition for the January 2027 one-year route. September 2027 and later course fees remain TBC. 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 University of Gloucestershire?
For January/February 2027 students applying from overseas, complete CAS requirements by 16 November 2026 for standard visa processing, or 30 November with priority processing. These are CAS-completion dates, not initial application deadlines. January 2027 is listed; September 2027 and January 2028 options are also advertised. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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