High school graduation with good grades ≥ 75
IELTS: Minimum 6.5 (no skill below 6.0)
The MSc Data Science programme at Lancaster University Leipzig is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals capable of analysing, processing and exploiting data in the digital age.
Students will study in a rigorous academic environment, combining solid theory and practical application, with subjects such as:
Applied statistics and machine learning
Data mining
Programming in Python and R
Data analysis and visualization
Developing big data systems
In addition, the program also offers an industry internship option (~12 weeks), allowing students to apply their knowledge in a real-world environment and prepare for careers in areas such as:
Financial technology (fintech)
Digital health
Retail and data marketing
AI and data research
The 12-month program, taught entirely in English, is awarded by Lancaster University (UK) - one of the leading universities in the UK, with modern learning facilities, small classes in Leipzig - one of the most creative and developing cities fast growing in Germany.
The 12-month program includes:
Core Modules:
Data Science Fundamentals
Programming for Data Scientists (Python & R)
Statistical Foundations
Statistical Learning
Data Mining
Optional Modules (subject to change each year):
Applied Data Mining
Intelligent Data Analysis and Visualisation
Building Big Data Systems
Optimisation and Heuristics
Dissertation:
Duration: ~3 months (usually starting in June–July)
May incorporate an industry internship project (~12 weeks)
Size: approximately 20,000–30,000 words
Foundations in Computer Science
No Course!
Data Scientist
Data Analyst / Business Data Analyst
Machine Learning Engineer
Big Data Engineer
AI Analyst / Developer
Data Consultant
Quantitative Analyst (FinTech)
BI Developer (Business Intelligence)
Insurance fee 120€/month
