Master in Applied Statistics and Data Science MSc

Tuition comes to 46,409 USD per year, and the application deadline for Master in Applied Statistics and Data Science MSc is Sep 11, 2026.

About this Course

This programme will equip STEM graduates with the ability to apply methods of statistics and data science to solve complex real-world problems across a broad range of fields, from global health and epidemiology to finance and investment. You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to lead innovation and spearhead change in a data-driven world.

Every organisation, in every industry, needs to know how to analyse and translate data into meaningful insights, to drive innovation and positive outcomes. The Applied Statistics and Data Science MSc programme will develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to meet the needs of modern society. The MSc will take you from the foundations of data science, statistical models, and stochastic processes to the mastery of contemporary machine learning methods and programming skills. You will learn how to use powerful statistical and data science methods to create systems capable of extracting compelling insights from big data and predicting outcomes in real-world applications.

In semester two, you will develop specialist knowledge in selected areas of applied statistics and data science by choosing one of the following pathways:

• Global Health and Epidemiology: This pathway will equip you with a unique set of skills to tackle global health challenges and optimise responses to epidemiological threats.
• Machine Learning for Investment Science: This pathway will enable you to employ the power of machine learning to understand how to model, predict, and interpret international financial trends and economic forces.
• Social Finance: This pathway will equip you with quantitative and analytical skills to address social challenges through innovative financial strategies.
• Statistics: This pathway will provide you with a broad understanding of the applications of statistical methods and machine learning.

This exciting and stimulating programme is offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences and delivered by world-leading experts in their field who are accomplished teachers and researchers.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.