About this course
University of Essex offers MSc Data Science with Professional Placement as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Computer Science. Based in Colchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £23,875 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 82. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (October), 2026 and Spring (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, Operational research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Biostatistics, Economic Statistics, Statistics, Economics OR a 2.2 degree in any subject which includes one module in: Calculus, Maths, Engineering Maths, Advanced Maths and one module in Statistics or Probability, Maths, Engineering Maths, Advanced Maths and one additional relevant module, from Algebra, Analysis, Programming language (R, Matlab or Python), a second module in Probability or Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Numbers, Differential Equations, Optimisation (Linear Programming), Regression, Stochastic Process, Maths, Engineering Maths, Advanced Maths. Applicants with a degree below 2:2 or equivalent will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience and previous modules studied.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (October), 2026
- ▸Spring (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
