
Master Programme in Data Science
60 credits, programme, master's level, FNDSA
The programme provides you with the tools to analyse vast amounts of data, uncover hidden patterns, solve complex problems, and conduct insightful analyses. After graduation, opportunities in a rapidly growing industry will open, where your skill will be sought after.
The programme addresses these market demands by focusing on developing your statistical and analytical skills, as well as teaching you how to apply advanced methods for analysing large datasets. You will learn the basics of data analysis and visualisation, as well as apply machine learning and artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems.
The education will be a combination of individual studies, laboratory exercises, various projects, case studies, seminars, and lectures. You will also have the chance to build valuable connections with both industrial and academic partners in Sweden and Europe through the programme's strong network. The education is flexible and offered both on-campus and online, allowing you to study on your terms. We have over twenty years of experience in providing online education and can therefore guarantee quality for you who study from another location. After completing your studies, you will possess a deep and practical understanding of all aspects of data science, and this will open up a multitude of career opportunities and positioning you at the forefront of the digital revolution.
During your first term, you will gain a fundamental understanding of important concepts and principles in data science. You will gain insights into how to extract useful information from large datasets using various techniques. You will learn to understand, and use collected information to identify patterns and anomalies, enabling you to conduct statistical and predictive analyses. To be able to describe information and communicate ideas and data in an easier way you will learn data visualisation. You will learn to create images, charts, graphs and maps, which is a powerful and useful tool to see trends, anomalies, and patterns in the data.
During your second term, you will delve deeper into programming, algorithms, and analyses. You will learn Python programming language, which is essential for analysing data and finding patterns and insights. You will build machine learning models for prediction, classification, and recommendation. You will understand how algorithms work and can be used to forecast future behaviors and outcomes. Additionally, you will learn about text mining, gaining knowledge in analysing large amounts of text sources to transform unstructured text into structured data to identify meaningful patterns and insights. At the end of your education, you will undertake a degree project, which some students pursue at a company. In the degree project, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills and make valuable contacts for your future career.
A degree in Data Science provides you with a strong foundation in a digital era where data is one of the most valuable assets. Your ability to analyse large datasets and draw meaningful insights makes you an invaluable asset in several industries. For example, you can work as a data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, or pursue a research career in the field of data and analytics.
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LTU-97002
Open for late application!
Master Programme in Data Science (Luleå, Normal teaching), international students
Start date 2025-09-01, v. 36 2025, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2025
LTU-97003
Closed
Master Programme in Data Science (Varied, Distance learning)
Start date 2025-09-01, v. 36 2025, VariedDistance learningDay-time 100%Autumn 2025
60 credits, programme, master's level, FNDSA
The programme provides you with the tools to analyse vast amounts of data, uncover hidden patterns, solve complex problems, and conduct insightful analyses. After graduation, opportunities in a rapidly growing industry will open, where your skill will be sought after.
The programme addresses these market demands by focusing on developing your statistical and analytical skills, as well as teaching you how to apply advanced methods for analysing large datasets. You will learn the basics of data analysis and visualisation, as well as apply machine learning and artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems.
The education will be a combination of individual studies, laboratory exercises, various projects, case studies, seminars, and lectures. You will also have the chance to build valuable connections with both industrial and academic partners in Sweden and Europe through the programme's strong network. The education is flexible and offered both on-campus and online, allowing you to study on your terms. We have over twenty years of experience in providing online education and can therefore guarantee quality for you who study from another location. After completing your studies, you will possess a deep and practical understanding of all aspects of data science, and this will open up a multitude of career opportunities and positioning you at the forefront of the digital revolution.
During your first term, you will gain a fundamental understanding of important concepts and principles in data science. You will gain insights into how to extract useful information from large datasets using various techniques. You will learn to understand, and use collected information to identify patterns and anomalies, enabling you to conduct statistical and predictive analyses. To be able to describe information and communicate ideas and data in an easier way you will learn data visualisation. You will learn to create images, charts, graphs and maps, which is a powerful and useful tool to see trends, anomalies, and patterns in the data.
During your second term, you will delve deeper into programming, algorithms, and analyses. You will learn Python programming language, which is essential for analysing data and finding patterns and insights. You will build machine learning models for prediction, classification, and recommendation. You will understand how algorithms work and can be used to forecast future behaviors and outcomes. Additionally, you will learn about text mining, gaining knowledge in analysing large amounts of text sources to transform unstructured text into structured data to identify meaningful patterns and insights. At the end of your education, you will undertake a degree project, which some students pursue at a company. In the degree project, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills and make valuable contacts for your future career.
A degree in Data Science provides you with a strong foundation in a digital era where data is one of the most valuable assets. Your ability to analyse large datasets and draw meaningful insights makes you an invaluable asset in several industries. For example, you can work as a data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, or pursue a research career in the field of data and analytics.
Programme overview
Sign up for the programme
LTU-97002
Open for late application!
Master Programme in Data Science (Luleå, Normal teaching), international students
Start date 2025-09-01, v. 36 2025, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2025
LTU-97003
Closed
Master Programme in Data Science (Varied, Distance learning)
Start date 2025-09-01, v. 36 2025, VariedDistance learningDay-time 100%Autumn 2025

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