MSc Data Science with Professional Placement at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc Data Science with Professional Placement is a two-year degree that combines the MSc Data Science curriculum with a year on placement in industry. It prepares graduates for data science and analytics roles across the private and public sectors.

Department: Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (School of) | Duration: 2 years (including a year on placement) | Intake: October or January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Applied Regression and Experimental Data Analysis, Applied Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Applications, Data Visualisation, and Research Skills and Employability, with options; the final year comprises a Professional Placement and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers as data scientists or data analysts in sectors such as financial services, scientific computation, decision-making support and risk assessment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in Applied Mathematics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Economic Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Pure Mathematics or Statistics; or any other 2:2 degree that includes three relevant modules: one from advanced maths, calculus or engineering maths; one from advanced maths, engineering maths, maths, statistics or probability; and one further module from a list including algebra, analysis, differential equations, numerical methods, optimisation, programming (R, MATLAB or Python), regression, probability or statistics, or stochastic processes. Applicants below 2:2 are considered depending on relevant professional or voluntary experience and modules studied. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in every component; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS score.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,025 a year. Fees will increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,875 a year. Fees will increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October or January

Duration: 2 years (including a year on placement)

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