MSc Data Science (16 months, January start)

MSc Data Science (16 months, January start) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at northumbria-university in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It takes 16 months (full time), with intakes in January.

northumbria-university is a public institution, ranked =528 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £21,500 a year, about ₹26.2 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly £32,250 (≈ ₹39.3 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 fee for the January 2027 start, shown as the first-year fee

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at northumbria-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• One-year master's needing a 2:2: 55% in your bachelor's degree (52% from Delhi, Mumbai or Pune universities).
• One-year master's needing a 2:1: 60%.
• All two-year master's (Advanced Practice routes): 60%, whether the course asks for a 2:2 or a 2:1.
• Graduate Certificate (pre-master's): ordinary undergraduate degree with 45% and above.
• Most taught master's, including the MSc Computer Science conversion and the MBA, accept a 2:2 honours degree in any subject.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component).

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This course starts in: January.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree certificate and transcripts (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
• English test score, or Class 12 English marks if using that route
• Personal statement
• CV (the MBA asks for some business-related work or volunteering experience)

• Northumbria International Scholarship for South Asian applicants (2027-28)

  Taught master's (full time, Newcastle campus)

  Value: £3,000 tuition fee discount

  For September 2027 or January 2028 starts, the published list of eligible countries is Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; India is not listed (it was included for 2026-27). Check the university's scholarship search for any India-specific award before applying.

  Official page

• Northumbria scholarship search (by country of domicile)

  Undergraduate and postgraduate

  Value: Varies

  Northumbria awards most international scholarships by country of domicile. Use the search on the international master's funding page and select India and 2027/28.

  Official page

• Chevening Scholarships

  One-year master's at any UK university

  Value: Most awards cover tuition fees, a living allowance, an economy return airfare and extra grants

  Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries such as India with the equivalent of a UK 2:1, at least two years' work experience and the intention to return home after the award.

  Official page

Northumbria University traces its roots to 1877. Newcastle Polytechnic was formed in 1969 by merging Rutherford College of Technology with art and commerce colleges, and it became Northumbria University in 1992. It was named UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times.

The university describes itself as research-intensive and business-focused. It is known for computing, business, law (its Student Law Office won a Queen's Anniversary Prize), architecture and the built environment, and health. It works with employers such as Nike, IBM and the NHS.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in the UK

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• MSc Artificial Intelligenceanglia-ruskin-university1 year full time (20 months for January starts); 2 years with Professional Experience · £20,925 / year
• MSc International Business with Business Analyticsanglia-ruskin-university1 year full time; 2 years with Professional Experience · £20,925 / year
• MSc Data Scienceaston-university1 year (option to extend to 22 months with professional practice) · £24,800 / year
• MSc Business Analyticsaston-university1 year · £25,500 / year
• MSc Artificial Intelligenceaston-university1 year · £24,800 / year

More courses at northumbria-university

• Data Science MSc1 year (full time) · £21,500 / year
• MSc Computer Science (conversion)1 year (full time) · £21,500 / year
• Advanced Computer Science MSc1 year (full time) · £21,500 / year
• Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year (full time) · £21,500 / year
• Business Analytics MSc1 year (full time) · £21,500 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)1 year (full time) · £24,600 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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