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Academic eligibility
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent in any discipline, with demonstrable mathematical aptitude, for example A-level or BTEC Mathematics.
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University of Salford
Salford, England — Peel Park campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
Salford's conversion-style Data Science master's combines analytical programming, databases and machine learning with a dissertation.
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Salford's conversion-style Data Science master's combines analytical programming, databases and machine learning with a dissertation.
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Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted alternative.
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Study intakes
- January 2027 and September 2027 are listed.
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Application deadlines
- January 2027 CAS documents are due by 30 November 2026; induction begins 11 January and teaching 18 January.
- This is a CAS-document milestone, not a guaranteed application cutoff.
- Places and offer fulfilment are first-come, first-served.
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International tuition
- International full-time tuition is GBP 19,980 per year for 2026/27 and GBP 20,520 per year for 2027/28.
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Scholarships & funding
- The Global Gold Excellence Scholarship offers eligible international master's entrants GBP 3,000.
- Applicants need a first-class-equivalent degree, an eligible full-time offer and compliance with offer/deposit deadlines; assessment is automatic.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of Salford?
Selected programme options include MSc Data Science — one year full-time. 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 Salford?
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in any discipline, with demonstrable mathematical aptitude, for example A-level or BTEC Mathematics. IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an accepted alternative.
How much are international tuition fees at University of Salford?
International full-time tuition is GBP 19,980 per year for 2026/27 and GBP 20,520 per year for 2027/28. 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 Salford?
January 2027 CAS documents are due by 30 November 2026; induction begins 11 January and teaching 18 January. This is a CAS-document milestone, not a guaranteed application cutoff. Places and offer fulfilment are first-come, first-served. January 2027 and September 2027 are listed. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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