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    Data science degrees abroad

    Data science is an emerging subject that is growing in popularity among students, and it’s not hard to see why. As data becomes more valuable to businesses around the world, skilled data science graduates who can interpret and extract meaning from it are highly sought after.

    Data science is a combination of statistics and computer science, so is a great option for those with a love of computing, numbers and an analytical mind. Degree programs in data science are relatively new, but studying abroad can give you access to some of the best courses in the world.

    By choosing to study data science abroad, not only will you expand you choose of programs, you’ll also get to experience a new country and culture. Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons, make new friends, improve your language skills and get a fantastic degree.

    Data science program structure

    Degrees in data science are relatively new, so the framework and curriculum for each program will differ from university to university. As a rule, data science combines elements of computer science, statistics and maths.

    It is possible to study data science at undergraduate level, and is offered as a BSc which can be studied over three or four years, depending on the country. Postgraduate data science degrees are more common, with master’s degrees available in many countries around the world.

    Many students choose to study a related bachelor’s degree, for example computer science or mathematics, and then study a master’s in data science over one or two years. It is also possible to study data science at the doctorate level, which can last up to five you to complete.

    Some of the subject areas and modules you could study include:

    • Programming
    • Mathematics
    • Statistics
    • Software engineering
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Machine learning
    • Algorithms
    • Systems architecture
    • Big data

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    Data science study abroad programs

    Data science undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in data science

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      Applied Mathematics: Data Science and Cryptography - BSc John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,436 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,436 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Data Science with Applied Business Informatics - BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,264 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Computer Science (Data Science) - BSc (Hons) University of Greenwich, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,481 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Computer Science - Data Science Concentration - BSc California State University, Monterey Bay, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,647 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,647 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Computer Science: Data Science - BA/BSc Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,920 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Diploma in data science

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      Advancing University Studies: Data Science - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,751 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,013 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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    Data science graduate programs

    Master's in data science

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      Applied Data Science - MSc Teesside University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,090 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Applied Data Science - MSc Fairfield University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      47,650 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 47,650 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Science: Data Science - MSc University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      27,850 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 39,500 NZD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Data Science with Integrated Master's - MSci Keele University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,264 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Biological Data Science - MSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      25,450 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,450 USD

      Start date
      August
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    Doctorate in data science

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      Business Administration: Information and Data Science - DBA Alliant International University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,610 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,610 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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    Diploma in data science

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      Applied Data Science - PGDipADS University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      9 months
      Annual tuition fee
      21,328 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,250 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Computer Science: Data Science - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's/Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      29,277 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 24,669 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in data science

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      Data Science - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      12,581 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,015 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
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    Future data science careers

    The skills you will earn during a data science degree will make you highly sought after by employers, and there are several roles and career paths you can pursue. Some of the most popular roles data science graduates go into include:

    • Data scientist
    • Data analyst
    • Business analyst
    • Data engineer
    • Database administrator
    • Statistician

    Your degree will make you highly employable, with many lucrative career options. If you know what role you want after graduation, make sure the program you choose is geared towards that specific area.