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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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        Data Science - BSc Bay Atlantic University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,900 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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        Computer Science: Data Science and Analytics - BSc Louisiana State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        28,700 USD
        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Data Science - BSc University of Vermont, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        41,280 USD
        Start date
        January, June, August
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        Data Science - BSc Portland State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        23,709 USD
        Start date
        January, March, September
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        Data Science and Analytics - BSc (Hons) (with placement) University of Portsmouth, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        17,600 GBP
        Start date
        September
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      Data science graduate programs

      Master's in data science

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        Data Science - MSc University of Texas at Austin, USA
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        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        18 months
        Tuition fees per year
        10,000 USD
        Start date
        January
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        Biological Data Science - MSc Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        25,450 USD
        Start date
        August
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        Data Science - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,000 EUR
        Start date
        September
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        Data Science and Marketing Analytics - MSc Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Netherlands

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        15,000 EUR
        Start date
        September
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        Data Science - MSc RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        35,520 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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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
        Tuition fees per year
        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.