MA/MS in Data Science

Skövde, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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MA/MS in Data Science is a master's degree programme taught at University of Skövde in Skövde, Sweden. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).

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Degree: Master's Degree

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: his.se ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year master's programme covers artificial intelligence, introduction to data science, data mining, visual data analysis, advanced AI and a data science project. The first autumn semester establishes the core methods. Students finish with a data science project and take advanced AI and visual data analysis in the spring. The programme awards a Master of Science over 120 credits and is taught in English on the Skövde campus.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen of 180 credits, plus 7.5 credits in programming and 7.5 credits in mathematics or statistics, plus English 6 or English level 2.

Application Details

Start Date: Autumn 2026

Application Deadline: 15 January 2026

About University of Skövde

Type: University

Control: Public

Students: 9,569

Programs: 26

Location: Skövde, Västra Götaland, Sweden

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Data Science award?

University of Skövde awards a Master's Degree on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Data Science take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

Can MA/MS in Data Science be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Skövde.

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