Stirling,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Doctorate in Data Science in Stirling United Kingdom | University of Stirling
University of Stirling
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Stirling United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,400
(c. USD23,190.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Professional Doctorate in Data Science represents a pioneering industrial doctoral program, backed by The Data Lab innovation hub.
Expanding upon Stirling's acclaimed MSc Data Science curriculum, this program arms you with advanced interdisciplinary research capabilities and practical expertise, paving the way for academic or corporate careers in Data Science across diverse sectors including life sciences, finance, engineering, technology, healthcare, fintech, and business.
Beyond boosting career prospects through hands-on learning, this doctorate trains you to conduct interdisciplinary Data Science research under the joint guidance of Stirling's renowned faculty and industry specialists.
The program structure includes a one-year taught component mirroring Stirling's MSc Data Science courses, followed by a two-year research phase conducted in partnership with industry collaborators. Candidates may either be industry professionals seeking advanced qualifications or individuals with established industry partnerships willing to support their research.
Our MSc programs in Data Science or Fintech can serve as pathways to forge industry collaborations, potentially leading to admission into the Professional Doctorate's research phase with an approved industry-aligned project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students applying may have a variety of backgrounds including-
numerate and computational degrees (computing, mathematics, physics, engineering)
medical/clinical, business, marketing or economics background, plus some relevant work (industrial or commercial) experience
Students may also come from other science or engineering backgrounds, to gain applied research and analytical skills that are in high demand in the Scottish job market.
Students with suitable research-oriented Masters degrees in numerate and computational disciplines (computing, mathematics, physics, engineering), will be considered for direct entry to the second year of the Doctoral Training Component, on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
numerate and computational degrees (computing, mathematics, physics, engineering)
medical/clinical, business, marketing or economics background, plus some relevant work (industrial or commercial) experience
Students may also come from other science or engineering backgrounds, to gain applied research and analytical skills that are in high demand in the Scottish job market.
Students with suitable research-oriented Masters degrees in numerate and computational disciplines (computing, mathematics, physics, engineering), will be considered for direct entry to the second year of the Doctoral Training Component, on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
17,400