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Postgraduate · Data Science & AI · 📍 Bristol, United Kingdom

MSc Data Science

University of Bristol

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
£29,500 / year
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Course overview

A conversion-friendly master's covering statistical machine learning, data engineering and responsible AI, taught jointly by computer science and mathematics.

Bristol's tech cluster — the UK's largest outside London — hires data scientists across aerospace, fintech and creative industries.

Key modules

  • Statistical Methods
  • Machine Learning
  • Large-Scale Data Engineering
  • Responsible AI
  • Data Visualisation
  • Summer Project

Entry requirements

Academic

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) with quantitative content.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 85 overall
  • PTE Academic: 67 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026
  • 🗓️ September 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UK.

  • Data Scientist
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Research Engineer

Post-study work in the UK: 2 years (Graduate Route). Read the United Kingdom student visa guide.

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MSc Data Science: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MSc Data Science at University of Bristol?

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) with quantitative content. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 85 overall; PTE Academic 67 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does MSc Data Science cost?

Indicative tuition is £29,500 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start MSc Data Science?

This course has intakes in September 2026, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.