Overview

Our Professional Doctorate in Data Science at the University of Stirling is the first industrial doctorate of its kind, and is supported by The Data Lab innovation centre.

Outcomes

We build on Stirling’s highly successful taught MSc Data Science to equip you with a range of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research and practical skills and tools, that will lead to an academic or industry job in the area of Data Science, with possible applications to sectors such as life-sciences, finance, engineering, computing, healthcare, fintech or business.

In addition to enhancing students’ employability through work-based learning, the doctorate prepares you to undertake interdisciplinary Data Science research, jointly supervised by world-leading Stirling academics and Data Science industry experts.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules:

Mathematics
Statistics for Data Science
Representing and Manipulating Data
Commercial and Scientific Applications
Relational and Non-relational Databases
Data Analytics
Cluster Computing
Research Dissertation Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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78

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 29 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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.
An established, in-principle or under-discussion agreement with an industrial partner interested in collaborating and supporting the research component of the programme should be in place.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

52200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 52200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

20200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20200 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Stirling

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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