MSc (with PgCert and PgDip exit awards) Data Science

Overview

Taught master's in data science for graduates in mathematics, statistics, computing or another analytical discipline, delivered on campus or part-time online. The page directs readers to the course and module explorer for module detail.

Entry requirements

Academic

Normally a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Computing or another analytical discipline. Lower classifications and relevant work experience are considered case by case.

English language

IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent test. The Pakistan page says most postgraduate courses require 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each area, so confirm with RGU.

Applicants from Pakistan

A 4 year bachelor's degree from a university recognised by the Pakistan Higher Education Commission with CGPA 2.5 on a 4-point scale (or 3.5 on a 5-point scale), or 60 to 69%. A master's degree needs a minimum of 60% overall. A small number of programmes require an upper second. Source

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.

Scholarships for this course

• Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
• Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant
• RGU International Merit-based Scholarship for Master's StudentsGBP 8,000 discount on postgraduate fees, less any other RGU scholarships already assigned
• RGU International Student Discount for Master's StudentsGBP 3,000 to 4,000 discount towards master's tuition fees (GBP 4,000 for students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal; GBP 3,000 for other listed countries)