Overview

The MSc in Data-Intensive Analysis at the University of St Andrews is an interdisciplinary course from the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the School of Computer Science. It provides an understanding of how data is used to gain useful insights in all areas of science. The programme has a substantive statistical component – both theory and practice – allied to computational data science and visualisation.

Key facts

Develop your practical skills in derivation, validation and deployment of predictive models based on collected data, and train in the use of industry- and research-standard technologies and techniques.

Extend your specialist knowledge and critical thinking with a project involving a wide-ranging investigation and a substantial software development, leading to your dissertation.

Access modern computing laboratories 24 hours a day. These labs are student spaces which support the close-knit community within the School where students at different stages of study and disciplinary interests can meet. There are also areas where groups can work together on projects.

Careers

In an era of big data, graduates from the School of Computer Science are in high demand, and there are a wide range of meaningful, exciting, and well-paid career opportunities open to you.  They are committed to supporting your career aspirations, whatever stage your career is at. They offer:

Access to extensive global alumni community for advice and mentoring

One-to-one guidance covering everything from career choice to application support and interview coaching

Employer connections, global vacancies, and practical experiences

Academic and professional skills development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Data Analysis

Knowledge Discovery and Datamining

Applied Statistical Modelling using GLMs

Computing in Statistics

Data-Intensive Systems

Information Visualisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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91

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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91

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate Honours degree in a STEM subject or equivalent professional experience. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Demonstrable interest or experience in statistical data analysis in an academic or professional setting.

Some experience with object-oriented programming such as R, Python, C++ or Java.

English language proficiency.

a one-page personal statement directly addressing entry requirements and including relevance of previous degree or experience, your interests in statistical analysis, and your object-oriented programming experience

a CV with a history of your education and employment to date

academic transcripts and degree certificates

two original signed academic or professional references, ideally one academic reference and a professional reference if experience is to be considered

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31450 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12630 GBP / year

≈ 12630 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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