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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,740
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Data Analysis | Data Management | Data Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 16,740
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Data Science Prof Doc

Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Data Science (D. DataSc) is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance and/or validate data-centric, evidence-based approaches within their chosen career through a combination of taught modules and doctoral research.


Course Options

  • Professional Doctorate
    • Full-time, three years: one year of taught modules and two years of research
    • Part-time, five years: two years of taught modules and three years of research

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with Upper Second Class (2:1) in Physical Science, Electrical, Electronic, Communication Engineering or Humanities and Social Science related subject.

International Qualifications

  • We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

English Language Requirements

  • Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

Mature Applicants and Those Without Formal Qualifications

  • As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required.

Fees

  • Home Students
    • £10,680 (taught element), then £6,320 per year for the next two research years (full-time)
    • £1,780 (taught element) per 30 credit module, then £3,160 per year for the next three research years (part-time)
  • International Students
    • £16,740 (taught element), then £16,900 per year for the next two research years (full-time)
    • £2,790 (taught element) per 30 credit module, then £8,450 per year for the next three research years (part-time)

Funding

  • Postgraduate Loans Scheme
    • Up to £10,906 for taught and research masters students
  • Postgraduate Scholarship
    • 50% discount on course fees through a UEL Postgraduate Scholarship
  • Alumni Discount
    • Up to 15% fee waiver for UEL alumni
  • Early Payment Discount
    • 5% fee waiver for early payment
  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship
    • 100% fee waiver
  • Civic Engagement
    • £1,000
  • Hardship Bursary
    • Up to £2,000
  • Sport Scholarships
    • Up to £6,000

Additional Costs

  • Textbooks
  • Computer equipment
  • Printing
  • Travel

Course Modules

  • Year 1
    • Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Data Ecology) (30 credits) Core Module
    • Research Methods for Technologists (30 credits) Core Module
    • Applied Research Tools and Techniques (30 credits) Core Module
    • Work-based Project Review (30 credits) Core Module
    • Planning for Doctoral Research (30 credits) Core Module
    • Advanced Decision Making: Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning (30 credits) Optional Module
    • Spatial Data Analysis (30 credits) Optional Module

Research Areas

  • Data analysis, data mining and modelling
  • Geocomputation and mapping
  • Data management

Career Opportunities

  • Job opportunities in data science are rising exponentially
  • Holders of a Professional Doctorate in Data Science will have the highest possible qualification in this area and prepare them for senior positions
  • Eligible to apply for Royal Statistical Society membership

How You'll Learn

  • Six taught modules and a Research Thesis
  • Available in full-time and part-time modes
  • Delivery of taught modules is by block and blended learning

How You'll Be Assessed

  • Laboratory session portfolios
  • Coursework
  • Research thesis

Campus and Facilities

  • Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD
  • Modern, well-equipped learning environment
  • 24/7 Docklands library
  • £21m SportsDock centre
  • Campus shop and bookstore
  • Children's Garden Nursery
  • Cafés, eateries, and a late bar
  • Student Union facilities
  • On-campus accommodation available

Who Teaches This Course

  • The School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
  • Qualified academics, practitioners, and industry experts as guest speakers

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