Course overview
Data Science and Analytics MSc is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at royal-holloway-university-of-london in Egham, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year (full time); 2 years with a year in industry, with intakes in September 2027.
royal-holloway-university-of-london is a public institution, ranked =485 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | royal-holloway-university-of-london (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Egham, United Kingdom |
| Course | Data Science and Analytics MSc |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Data Science & AI |
| Duration | 1 year (full time); 2 years with a year in industry |
| Tuition per year | £25,500 (≈ ₹31.1 lakh) |
| Intakes | September 2027 |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 5.5) |
Interested in Data Science and Analytics MSc?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is £25,500 a year, about ₹31.1 lakh.
Living costs near the university
| Cost | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Penrose Court (single room with sink, shared flat)£6,741 for 50 weeks | £135per week | ≈ ₹16,448 |
| Highfield Close Houses, single room£8,022 for 50 weeks | £160per week | ≈ ₹19,574 |
| Highfield Court (single en suite)£10,213 for 50 weeks | £204per week | ≈ ₹24,932 |
| George Eliot (single room, large bed)£12,180 for 50 weeks | £244per week | ≈ ₹29,719 |
| Runnymede studio or one-bedroom flat£15,291.50 for 50 weeks | £306per week | ≈ ₹37,311 |
Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at royal-holloway-university-of-london for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Many master's courses ask for a UK 2:2. Royal Holloway's guide for India is a bachelor's degree with 55% to 60% overall, or CGPA 5.5 to 6 out of 10, depending on the institution's NIRF ranking (top 100).
- Some courses ask for a degree in a related subject; Data Science and Analytics MSc, for example, asks for computing or a related subject.
- September 2027 deadlines: apply by 27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July; the final deadline for international applicants is 20 August.
- For January 2027 business master's starts, the deadline is 7 December 2026.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 5.5).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with no subscore below 5.5 for computing, cyber security and engineering master's courses; 6.5 with no subscore below 6.0 for business, finance, economics and law. |
| PTE Academic | 67 overall with no subscore below 59 (computing); 67 with no other subscore below 64 (business). |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 overall (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17) for computing; 88 with Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 22 and Writing 24 for business. |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall, no sub-score below 100 (computing) or 115 (business). |
Intakes
This course starts in: September 2027.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UKHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Degree transcripts and certificate
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- English test score
- Personal statement
- References where the course asks for them
Scholarships
Royal Holloway India Masters Scholarship
Master's (full time)
Value: £6,000 off first-year tuition
Self-funded students with international fee status who currently live in India and hold an offer for a full-time master's starting in January 2027 or September 2027. Awarded automatically; cannot be combined with other Royal Holloway discounts.
Official pageRoyal Holloway International Undergraduate Scholarship
Bachelor's
Value: £3,000 off tuition for each year of study
International students starting in September 2027 who achieve BBB at A-level or an equivalent. Awarded automatically.
Official page
About royal-holloway-university-of-london
Royal Holloway brings together two 19th-century colleges for the education of women: Bedford College, founded in 1849, and Royal Holloway College, founded in 1886 by Thomas Holloway. It is part of the University of London.
It is known for its Information Security Group, computer science, business and economics, and for research: the university says it is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
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FAQs
What is the fee for Data Science and Analytics MSc at royal-holloway-university-of-london?
The tuition for international students is £25,500 a year (about ₹31.1 lakh). Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Data Science and Analytics MSc?
The course takes 1 year (full time); 2 years with a year in industry.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 5.5). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September 2027. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
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