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University of Southampton

Southampton, England, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026

Southampton's Highfield campus brings together teaching, computing laboratories and student facilities in the city.

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Southampton's Highfield campus brings together teaching, computing laboratories and student facilities in the city. This admissions example concerns the UK-based Data Science MSc, not Southampton Delhi or an overseas delivery partner. Its combination of taught modules and a substantial project suits applicants who already have programming and mathematical preparation.

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  1. Data Science MSc — Highfield, full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • For Data Science MSc, the published example is a UK 2:1 or equivalent in computing or a closely related quantitative subject.
  • Applicants also need the equivalent of a 2:1 in a programming module and an advanced mathematics module.
  • International equivalence is assessed by Southampton; an unrelated degree alone does not establish eligibility.

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Language requirements

  • The course specifies IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each component, or accepted equivalent evidence.
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Study intakes

  • The canonical course page lists September 2027 for a one-year full-time programme at Highfield.

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Application deadlines

  • For this course's September 2027 start, international applications close at midday UK time on 18 August 2027; the UK-applicant date is 1 September 2027.
  • Applications may close earlier if places fill.
  • These are application dates, not visa or deposit deadlines.

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International tuition

  • The September 2027 Data Science course page quotes GBP 36,800 for one year's international tuition.
  • Accommodation, living costs and other charges are separate.
  • Confirm the amount and any deposit in the actual offer.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Southampton's 2027 postgraduate scholarship directory includes international 75th Anniversary awards and externally funded schemes.
  • Selection, nationality, subject and funding-status restrictions differ.
  • A scholarship shown for Business School applicants or another country must not be assumed to cover Data Science or an Indian applicant.

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What can international students study at University of Southampton?

Selected programme options include Data Science MSc — Highfield, 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 Southampton?

For Data Science MSc, the published example is a UK 2:1 or equivalent in computing or a closely related quantitative subject. Applicants also need the equivalent of a 2:1 in a programming module and an advanced mathematics module. International equivalence is assessed by Southampton; an unrelated degree alone does not establish eligibility. The course specifies IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each component, or accepted equivalent evidence. Check test validity and the offer's conditions before booking a test.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Southampton?

The September 2027 Data Science course page quotes GBP 36,800 for one year's international tuition. Accommodation, living costs and other charges are separate. Confirm the amount and any deposit in the actual offer. 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 Southampton?

For this course's September 2027 start, international applications close at midday UK time on 18 August 2027; the UK-applicant date is 1 September 2027. Applications may close earlier if places fill. These are application dates, not visa or deposit deadlines. The canonical course page lists September 2027 for a one-year full-time programme at Highfield. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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