MSc Data Science (Statistics)

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MSc Data Science (Statistics)

University of Leeds

Leading UK university

24 months

12 courses total, 20 hours per week

£15,000 total cost

No application fee, with pay-as-you-go tuition

Performance-based admission

Complete the first two courses with minimum 50% weighted average

100% online

Flexible learning from anywhere, with live sessions, real-world projects

Get ready to launch a career in data science

By combining core data science skills with a specialism in statistics, you’ll underpin your capabilities with a wealth of theoretical knowledge suited for data scientist positions.

When you graduate, you’ll be equipped to secure an advanced data-driven role in almost any industry.

  • Develop statistical expertise: You’ll use real-world tools and techniques to apply statistical methods in job-related contexts

  • Develop senior-level professional skills: You’ll learn to manage complex projects and critically engage with and evaluate sources, methods and data

  • Access a world of professional opportunities: You’ll be ready for a wide range of careers, including roles as a data analyst, data analytics manager, data scientist, statistician, data engineer, business analyst, and more

  • Learn to present and tell stories with data: Learn to impactfully communicate the results of your work, across a variety of different media and methods

Master in-demand skills
Build advanced skills in data science, statistics, and machine learning to succeed in one of the fastest-growing fields in the world.
Lead with data ethics
Learn how developing data governance and ethical frameworks shapes how we use data responsibly to make real-world decision-making.
Advance your earning potential
Prepare for high-demand roles in a wide range of private and public sector industries.
Fast-track to leadership
Address critical skills shortages, and accelerate your progression toward senior data science roles.

Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are open!

  • Final deadline: August 11, 2026

Upcoming events

  • July 13: Becoming a Data Scientist: Applied Statistics in Practice - Register here

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Additional resources

Upcoming final deadline: August 11

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