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*Applications for the 2022/23 The Data Lab Academy funding are now closed. See below the funded courses for 2023/24*

Get the funding you need for your academic studies and to develop your employability skills

Money (or the lack of it) is a key factor for many students, but don’t let your economic situation get in the way of your pursuit of a career in data science. At The Data Lab, we offer two main scholarship opportunities — full scholarship and the academy scholarship.

The Data Lab Academy full scholarships

We provide full scholarships for students on a range of approved MSc courses at 11 Scottish Universities. These courses are for suitably qualified graduate students who want to develop their data science/engineering, AI and related data skills, and use them to understand and creatively solve a range of business and social problems. Enrolling on any of these courses also provides the opportunity to undertake The Data Lab’s Academy employability skills programme and apply for a placement.

The MSc courses open up a broad range of job opportunities in a variety of Scottish industry sectors, such as digital technologies, energy and utilities, financial services, public sector, healthcare and urban planning.

Full scholarships are available for students who meet the Scottish Government’s Residency conditions i.e., are an “ordinary resident” in Scotland. To check if you are eligible please refer to this SAAS.gov.uk guidance. EU students with settled or pre-settled status may be eligible.

For more on our Academy scholarships and the available courses, speak to one of our team

TDL-Academy@thedatalab.com

The Data Lab Academy programme scholarships

The Data Lab Academy offers a programme of workshops, networking events, master classes and a residential ‘innovation’ challenge. You can take part alongside your academic studies and can earn ‘digital badges’ to prove your capabilities in networking, employability, ethics and innovation. Taking part in the course also gives you the opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement, which will put you in a very strong position to get the best possible job.

You’re eligible to take part in the Data Lab Academy programme and apply for an Academy Programme scholarship to cover the programme fees if you are studying on one of The Data Lab approved:

  • MSc courses run in conjunction with The Data Lab at 11 Scottish Universities. For a full list, see below.
  • Integrated master courses run in conjunction with The Data Lab at 10 Scottish Universities. For a full list, see below. You will have to be in your fourth year of study to apply.

Learn more about the Data Lab Academy, the benefits the programme offers, and how to apply.

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MSc courses in 11 universities

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Our approved MSc courses

Each participating university has developed an MSc programme based on its own strengths and capabilities. The following MSc courses are available for the 2023/34 academic year:

University of Aberdeen  

MSc Artificial Intelligence 

MSc in Geophysics  

Abertay University 

MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience 

University of Dundee 

MSc Data Science and Engineering 

University of Edinburgh

MSc Geographical Information Science

Edinburgh Napier University 

MSc Data Engineering 

University of Glasgow 

MSc Data Analytics 

MSc Urban Analytics  

Glasgow Caledonian University 

MSc Big Data Technologies  

MSc Financial Technology  

Robert Gordon University 

MSc Data Science 

MSc Business Analytics 

MSc Information Technology with Business Intelligence 

University of Stirling 

MSc Data Science for Business 

MSc Financial Technology (Fintech) 

MSc Mathematics and Data Science 

MSc Artificial Intelligence  

MSc Business Analytics   

MSc Big Data  

University of Strathclyde 

MSc Financial Technology 

MSc Data Science for Politics and Policymaking 

MSc Satellite Data for Sustainable Development (Funding available for January 2023 starts) 

University of The Highlands and Islands 

MSc Applied Data Science  

University of the West of Scotland 

MSc Advanced Computing (for the Big Data pathway)

Our Approved Integrated Masters Programmes

University of Glasgow:  

MSci Computing Science

MSci Software Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian:  

MEng Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering

University of Strathclyde:  

MEng Computer & Electronic Systems

MEng Computer & Electronic Systems with International Study

MEng Computer Science

University West of Scotland:  

MEng (Hons) Cyber Security

University of Edinburgh:  

MInf Informatics (5-year undergraduate Masters Programme)

Heriot – Watt University:  

MEng Software Engineering

Edinburgh Napier University:  

MEng Software Engineering

University of St Andrews:  

Computer Science MSci (Honours)

Robert Gordon University:  

MSci Computing Science

University of Aberdeen 

MEng Computing Science (5 years)

For more on The Data Lab scholarships, get in touch

TDL-Academy@thedatalab.com

Find out more about how the Academy has helped students succeed:

  • Driving Value from Data Case Study: NatureScot Supporting a Net-Zero Future

    Case Study

    Case Studies, Skills & Talent

    Driving Value from Data Case Study: NatureScot Supporting a Net-Zero Future

    Biodiversity and nature play a key part in meeting climate change and net zero goals. NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency responding to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. They work to protect and restore nature by inspiring everyone to value our natural world. Philippa Vigano, Innovative Technologies Programme Manager, recently completed our […]

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  • Data Leaders Case Study: Social Bite

    Case Study

    Skills & Talent

    Data Leaders Case Study: Social Bite

    Beginning life as a small café in Edinburgh in 2012, Social Bite has become an internationally renowned charity, supporting people facing homelessness or facing barriers to employment. In the last decade, it has also established several programmes, such as The Social Bite Village, free food provision, and globally renowned campaigns including Sleep in the Park. […]

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  • ChatGPT: Hype vs Reality – Answering our Event Follow-up Questions

    News, Tech blog
    17/03/2023

    Our recent event, “ChatGPT: ‘Next Big Thing’ or passing trend?” sparked a lively discussion on the potential impact of this ground-breaking AI technology on society and the future of work. Joining us on our panel was Dr Gina Helfrich, from the Centre for Technomoral Futures at Edinburgh Futures institute, Alex Velinov, CTO at Tag Digital, […]

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  • Our CEO Brian Hills addresses our obligations in the era of AI

    News
    03/03/2023

    In this editorial, our CEO Brian Hills discusses the news headlines that claim AI could lead to the extinction of humanity. The opinions on AI have always been split between those who believe that it can improve our lives and those who fear that it will eventually take over our jobs and lead to an […]

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  • The Data Lab CEO recognised as an influential data leader

    News
    03/03/2023

    Brian Hills, the CEO of The Data Lab, has been included in the DataIQ 100 – a power list of the most influential people in data and analytics – for the second consecutive year. The annual list, published following an awards ceremony on 2 March, includes an enviable who’s who of the data sector, as […]

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