The MSc Data Science at the UWE Bristol is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of Computing & Cybersecurity. Delivered at the University's Frenchay Campus campus in Bristol, UK, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a yearly competitive international tuition fee of £ 18,000 Starting each January, September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The UWE Bristol offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the UK through this program.
Course Highlights
Work with us full or part time on our industry-focused data science master's, developing the skills you need to design and implement data science projects.
Bringing together skills in data management, analytics and artificial intelligence, data scientists work with organisations to draw competitive or efficiency-related insights from their data.
It's a field that's expected to soon make up at least a quarter of all digital jobs, and has been highlighted as a major skills gap in the government's recent industrial strategy.
Course Modules
Compulsory
Optional
Learning Structure
The course is taught through a mix of context, theory and hands-on practice, with both individual and group learning activities built in.
Studying the role of a data scientist, you'll become familiar with areas such as ethical practice and data for sustainable development; research methods, data gathering and exploratory data analysis; and programming principles (including R, Python and HTML/Javascript).
For full-time, 8 hours a week of teaching and related activities, and 16 hours a week on self-directed study.
Assessment will be through practical coursework, vivas, presentations and portfolios. The number of exams you take will depend on your optional module choices.
Entry Requirements
- A second class Bacheor degree in Computer Science, IT or other computing subjects, Maths, Statistics, any Engineering subject, any quantitative subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Business, Marketing, Economics, Psychology and Social Sciences discipline.
- If you do not meet the above grade requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/ or equivalent qualifications, we will consider you on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
- Passport Copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 16 October 2025.