MSc Data Science at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MSc Data Science is an industry-focused degree that trains students to model and manipulate data to guide political, financial and social decisions, with a focus on exploiting Big Data. It balances solid theory with practical application to real-world problems and is aimed at graduates with strong programming and statistical skills.

Department: Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (School of) | Duration: 1 year full-time (the page also describes a 2-year route) | Intake: October or January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules listed include Applied Regression and Experimental Data Analysis, Applied Statistics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Applications, Data Visualisation (using R-studio, R-shiny and Google visualisations), Research Skills and Employability, and optional modules.

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 for the whole programme Source

International applicants: GBP 23,875 for the whole programme Source

Intake: October or January

Duration: 1 year full-time (the page also describes a 2-year route)

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