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- A UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a numerate STEM or business subject.
- Relevant industry experience can also be considered.
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University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales — Treforest campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
USW's Data Science master's combines analytical computing, applied problem-solving and a substantial project.
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USW's Data Science master's combines analytical computing, applied problem-solving and a substantial project.
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- MSc Data Science — February route: 20 months full-time; September options have separate lengths
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Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in every component, or an accepted equivalent.
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Study intakes
- February 2027 and September 2027 are available.
- The September selector includes a 13-month route and a separate 20-month option.
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Application deadlines
- No fixed February 2027 application cutoff is stated in the checked course and general application guidance.
- Apply directly through the correct start-date option and confirm the international offer/CAS timetable.
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International tuition
- International tuition is GBP 17,900 per year for February 2027 entry.
- The September 2027 options quote GBP 18,300 per year.
- These are annual charges, not total fees for the longer routes.
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Scholarships & funding
- Self-funded students from India are automatically considered for a GBP 2,500 annual scholarship for September 2026 or February 2027 starts.
- Other countries have different awards; these terms do not establish a September 2027 scholarship.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of South Wales?
Selected programme options include MSc Data Science — February route: 20 months full-time; September options have separate lengths. 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 South Wales?
A UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a numerate STEM or business subject. Relevant industry experience can also be considered. IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in every component, or an accepted equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at University of South Wales?
International tuition is GBP 17,900 per year for February 2027 entry. The September 2027 options quote GBP 18,300 per year. These are annual charges, not total fees for the longer routes. 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 South Wales?
No fixed February 2027 application cutoff is stated in the checked course and general application guidance. Apply directly through the correct start-date option and confirm the international offer/CAS timetable. February 2027 and September 2027 are available. The September selector includes a 13-month route and a separate 20-month option. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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