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Students

Get the skills you need to kick-start your data and AI career

Develop your knowledge, qualifications, and network to make your career in data and AI a reality

The Data Lab Academy

Elevate your career prospects with our dynamic program of events, workshops, and challenges. Boost your chances of landing a fulfilling job in data and AI.

Discover The Data Lab Academy

Student Placements

Step into the world of innovation by joining our paid placement programs, connecting you with some of Scotland’s most forward-thinking companies.

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Student Scholarships

Secure funding for your studies in data and AI, and explore scholarships for The Data Lab Academy program.

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Why study data and AI?

Learning data and AI skills allows you to gain insights and creatively tackle various critical business and societal challenges. Get equipped for diverse roles across rapidly growing sectors, including digital technologies, energy and utilities, financial services, public sector, healthcare, urban planning, and more.

1000+

MSc students supported with sector-specific skills training

500+

MSc and PhD industry placements completed

1000+

people upskilled in data in the Edinburgh City and Tay Cities Regions

80k+

people registered for online courses we have created or funded

Thanks to the rigorous training and practical exposure I received during the MSc program, I have successfully secured a position in my dream job as a Data Analyst. This achievement would not have been possible without the solid support I received from The Data Lab Academy.

Afreen Fatima, MSc in Data Science at Robert Gordon University, Class of 2023

I want to thank the team at The Data Lab  for their priceless webinars, personal consulting, great events and competitions, motivation and networking.

Aliaksei Auhustsinovich, MSc in Data Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University, Class of 2023
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