Overview

This Data Science and Analytics programme from Cardiff University will equip students with a theoretical understanding and practical experience of applying methods drawn from data science and analytics. You will develop a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and applying modelling tools to help businesses and government organisations make better decisions.

Key facts

On completion of the course, you will be well placed to progress into a variety of roles in data-intensive industries or a related research career.

This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Mathematics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Machine Learning

Computational Data Science

Distributed and Cloud Computing

Human Centric Computing

Data Visualisation

Databases and Modelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 244 other Masters in Data Analytics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as engineering, mathematics, or science, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.

A copy of your IELTS certificate

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32450 GBP / year

≈ 32450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15475 GBP / year

≈ 15475 GBP / year

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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