MSc Data Analytics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc gives a thorough grounding in state-of-the-art methods for learning from data, in both statistical modelling and computation. A part-time online version is also offered.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Ten compulsory courses plus one option: Probability, Regression Models and Introduction to statistical programming in R and Python (semester 1); Advanced Predictive Models, Bayesian Statistics and Data Mining and Machine Learning (semester 2); one option from Information Visualisation, Environmental and Ecological Statistics, Spatial Statistics, Designed Experiments and Surveys or Time Series; and a summer Statistics Project and Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are employed in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, finance and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with a substantial Mathematics component, with at least 20% of credit-bearing modules in university-level Mathematics at an average grade of pass. Aimed at those with a Maths or Statistics background; not available to recent Statistics graduates of the University of Glasgow. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. International and EU applicants apply in rounds for September 2027 entry (Round 1: 1 October to 5 November 2026; final Round 6: 14 May to 8 July 2027); UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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