October 2026, November 2026, February 2027
1 year
London Stratford, Manchester
Tuition Fee
£9,950 per year (UK home)
Full-time, Part-time
The total tuition fee for UK home students studying at a UK campus is £9,950, with a promotional offer of £7,000 for the November 2026 intake. For students studying online, the total fee is £9,500. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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A 2.2 Honours degree in a numerate subject (e.g. maths, finance, computing, science, engineering). Or an equivalent 2.2 Honours degree with 18 months of relevant computing work experience. Typical non-standard entry: A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a data-based role (e.g. finance, engineering, science, data analysis) with maths/data analysis responsibilities.
IELTS: Online: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). Blended: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element). TOEFL: Online: 90. Blended: 60-78. Evidence of previous study in English; a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths including Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, and Artificial Intelligence Specialist, with the potential to earn competitive salaries in a thriving industry.
The programme adopts a modern, practical assessment strategy. Methods include portfolio submissions featuring tangible assets created during each module using industry-standard tools, culminating in a Data Science Research Project.
Yes, students have online access to a wide range of career development tools from the day they start, including the Arden Futures careers platform for support with career journeys.
While the page does not explicitly detail internships, the programme focuses on practical, industry-ready knowledge and includes a Data Science Research Project to solve real-world issues.
This course offers a 'Learn by Doing' philosophy, integration with industry-recognised vendor programmes like Microsoft Azure and AWS, and a focus on both technical skills and mathematical foundations.
Yes, the course is designed to build practical skills through the use of industry-standard tools like Python, Tableau, and Jupyter Notebooks, and by creating a professional portfolio of work.
Students benefit from a blended learning model with face-to-face classes or a flexible online learning experience via the 'ilearn' platform, which includes virtual classrooms and digital library access.
Prospective students should note the entry requirements, which include a 2.2 Honours degree in a numerate subject or relevant work experience, and consider the study mode that best fits their lifestyle.
