Overview

With the Data Science course from University of St Andrews gain skills in demand by global, commercial, financial and research institutions.

This course covers a mix of practical and theoretical topics essential to careers in many data-driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and analysis.

Key facts

Study research methods in data science and understand contemporary issues in the field

Discover methods of datamining, from the underlying core theory to practical understanding

Learn how to create compelling information visualisations and how to verify visual displays of data

Use industry-standard computing resources to employ the full data science workflow from data acquisition and processing, through model development and selection, to final deployment and maintenance

Study optimisation techniques, how to curate and use large quantities of data, and how to model and simulate complex systems of data

Careers

Data Science is one of the world's fastest growing job types. Qualified data scientists are highly sought after in a wide range of sectors, including business and finance, intelligence services, cybersecurity, healthcare, conservation, the arts, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Complex systems modelling and simulation:

Data and Information Visualisation

Data-Driven Systems

Discrete Optimization

End-to-End Machine Learning

Machine Learning Algorithms

Numeric Optimization

Programming in Python

Research methods in Data Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 71 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification.

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

personal statement

two original signed references on headed paper

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fee

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International

6000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
National

6000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18000 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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