MSc Data Science

Robert Gordon University · Aberdeen, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS32 monthsDistancePart-time

The MSc Data Science programme at Robert Gordon University (School of Computing) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 2.7 years (5 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Data Science covers machine learning, statistical modeling, big data processing, data visualization, and predictive analytics. Students use Python, R, SQL, and big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop) to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. Graduates serve as data scientists, analytics managers, and AI specialists.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £21,090/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £21,090/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 32 months
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: Distance
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration32 months
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatDistance
PacePart-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Computing

Official university

Robert Gordon University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2.6666666666666665 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£56,240	—	needs the fee

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