MSc Data Science for Business with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling

Combining your preparation studies with your postgraduate degree in a single two-year study plan. A single CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) means that you'll study on one visa for the entire program – you don’t have to pay for flights home to renew your visa after Year 1 and can stay in the UK to work over the summer.

A range of alternative English language qualifications to IELTS are accepted for entry to this program. You can also choose a study plan option with an additional term of Pre-sessional English.

Key Information

  • A single study plan, meaning students can apply for one visa for the full duration of the program.
  • Develop specialist subject knowledge through teacher and student-led workshops and attend specialist lectures and seminar sessions at the university.
  • Explore research areas of interest at an early stage to pursue in more detail once continuing to the degree.
  • Develop research and analytical skills with one-to-one supervision.
  • After successful completion of Year 1 of the study plan, continue directly to the Master's degree.
  • Degrees are developed in partnership with industry leaders.

Course Details

MSc Data Science for Business with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Pass in an undergraduate degree or Diploma (3-5 years) with good grades in any academic subject. Candidates without these formal qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all subskills

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Start Date

9 June 2025

End Date

25 September 2026

Length

1T Pathway + 1Y Degree

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 7,495.00

Accommodation

£ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00

Enrolment fee

£ 250.00

Textbooks

£ 95.00 - 360.00

Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

£ 89.00

Social programme (Optional)

£ 50.00

CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 25.00

Approximate cost

£ 10,736.00 - 18,255.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing.

Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by INTO University of Stirling.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Data Science for Business-MSc

Final level %: 50%
English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill)