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- A second-class honours degree in any subject or accepted equivalent.
- Relevant professional experience and non-standard qualifications receive individual consideration.
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University of Leicester
Leicester, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
Leicester's Data Science (Geospatial) MSc applies spatial analysis and programming to location-based problems.
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Leicester's Data Science (Geospatial) MSc applies spatial analysis and programming to location-based problems. The MSc includes a dissertation; the PGDip omits it.
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- MSc Data Science (Geospatial) — one year full-time
- PGDip Data Science Studies (Geospatial)
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Language requirements
- The course publishes IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- Confirm component scores with admissions; the general English page specifies alternative evidence and requires tests to be less than two years old at entry.
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Study intakes
- The reviewed Data Science (Geospatial) course lists September 2027 entry.
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Application deadlines
- For September 2027, the displayed visa-applicant dates are 26 March 2027 for applications, 6 August for the deposit and 3 September for CAS requests/70% tuition payment.
- Reconfirm before submission.
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International tuition
- 2027/28 September international tuition: £25,100 for the one-year Geospatial MSc; £16,715 for the separate PGDip.
- The acceptance deposit counts towards tuition.
- Industry-version total costs require separate confirmation.
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Scholarships & funding
- Leicester publishes a 20% alumni discount for qualifying progression to a higher degree.
- Previous study, self-funding and combination conditions apply; it is not a general discount for all international applicants.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of Leicester?
Selected programme options include MSc Data Science (Geospatial) — one year full-time, PGDip Data Science Studies (Geospatial). 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 Leicester?
A second-class honours degree in any subject or accepted equivalent. Relevant professional experience and non-standard qualifications receive individual consideration. The course publishes IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Confirm component scores with admissions; the general English page specifies alternative evidence and requires tests to be less than two years old at entry.
How much are international tuition fees at University of Leicester?
2027/28 September international tuition: £25,100 for the one-year Geospatial MSc; £16,715 for the separate PGDip. The acceptance deposit counts towards tuition. Industry-version total costs require separate confirmation. 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 Leicester?
For September 2027, the displayed visa-applicant dates are 26 March 2027 for applications, 6 August for the deposit and 3 September for CAS requests/70% tuition payment. Reconfirm before submission. The reviewed Data Science (Geospatial) course lists September 2027 entry. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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