Overview
The MSc in Data-Intensive Analysis at the University of St Andrews is a one-year taught programme run collaboratively by the Schools of Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics. The course consists of two semesters of taught modules followed by an 11-week project leading to the submission of a 15,000-word dissertation in August.
Highlights
- The course develops practical skills in derivation, validation and deployment of predictive models based on collected data, and provides training in the use of industry- and research-standard technologies and techniques.
- Students undertake a significant project including a wide-ranging investigation leading to their dissertation, which enables them to consolidate and extend their specialist knowledge and critical thinking.
- Students have 24-hour access to modern computing laboratories, provisioned with dual-screen PC workstations and group-working facilities.
Careers
Alumni of Computer Science MSc programmes have gone on to work in a variety of global, commercial, financial and research institutions, including:- Amadeus
- Amazon
- Atlas
- Avaloq
- Barclays Capital
- BP
- BT Openreach
- Capricorn Ventis
- FactSet
- Hailo
- Hewlett Packard
- Hitachi Data Systems
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Computing in Statistics
- Data Analysis
- Knowledge Discovery & Datamining
- Statistical Modelling
- Data-Intensive Systems
- Information Visualisation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Statistics Business Intelligence & Analytics Data Science & Big Data View 219 other Masters in Statistics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree, plus evidence of some previous programming experience.
- CV
- personal statement (optional)
- two original signed academic references
- academic transcripts and degree certificates
- evidence of English language proficiency (required if English is not your first language).
Tuition Fee
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International
27230 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27230 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11120 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11120 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for St Andrews
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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