EdiData Science MScThe University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Entered directly in the online application form.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 2

Academic referees preferred; a work-related reference may be accepted if you graduated some time ago.

Official transcript(s)

From all universities attended, including interim transcripts for incomplete degrees; certified English translation if not in English.

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Competitive entry standard; Competitive admission; typical offers require a UK first-class honours degree.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Informatics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, computer science, econometrics, electrical engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics or another quantitative discipline. Introductory programming experience and the equivalent of 60 SCQF credits or 30 ECTS credits of mathematics at first-year undergraduate level.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); Required if prior degree was not taught and assessed in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 100 overall (23 each component); Applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026 onwards.; Applies to iBT tests taken before 21 Jan 2026.
GMAT: Optional; Not routinely required unless specified by the programme.