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Academic eligibility
- Normally a relevant honours degree at UK 2:2 level or equivalent.
- Quantitative-methods or coding experience is strongly recommended.
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University of the West of England, Bristol
Bristol, England — Frenchay Campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
UWE Bristol's Data Science master's follows the practical data pipeline from management and analysis to an independent project.
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UWE Bristol's Data Science master's follows the practical data pipeline from management and analysis to an independent project.
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Language requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an approved equivalent.
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Study intakes
- The 2027/28 course advertises September and January starts.
- January 2027 applicants are directed to the separate 2026/27 listing.
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Application deadlines
- January 2027 applications close 27 November 2026, with some countries/courses closing earlier.
- No September 2027 application date is stated on that January timetable; confirm the appropriate new-cycle schedule.
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International tuition
- The 2027/28 international full-time award fee is GBP 18,000 for this one-year MSc. Do not apply it to the separately listed January 2027 cohort without confirmation.
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Scholarships & funding
- The published 2026/27 Alumni Scholarship discounts eligible taught-postgraduate fees by 20% for qualifying UWE alumni progressing to a higher qualification.
- It is not a universal new-student discount or a confirmed 2027/28 offer.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of the West of England, Bristol?
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 the West of England, Bristol?
Normally a relevant honours degree at UK 2:2 level or equivalent. Quantitative-methods or coding experience is strongly recommended. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an approved equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at University of the West of England, Bristol?
The 2027/28 international full-time award fee is GBP 18,000 for this one-year MSc. Do not apply it to the separately listed January 2027 cohort without 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 the West of England, Bristol?
January 2027 applications close 27 November 2026, with some countries/courses closing earlier. No September 2027 application date is stated on that January timetable; confirm the appropriate new-cycle schedule. The 2027/28 course advertises September and January starts. January 2027 applicants are directed to the separate 2026/27 listing. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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