MSc Data Analytics and Social Statistics (online) at University of Manchester

Programme overview

The field of data analytics is developing rapidly. With the rise of ever larger and more specialised datasets, it’s essential to understand how to collect, handle, evaluate and interpret data to unleash its true potential. Through studying this fully online, part-time course, you will learn to process and analyse complex social science data effectively, improving your skills and professional outcomes in the process.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 27 months, part-time | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Course units include 1. Data Cleaning and Visualisation Using R (20 credits), 2. Introduction to Statistical Modelling (20 credits), 3. Survey Methods and Online Research (20 credits), 4. Data Science Modelling (20 credits), 5. Multilevel and Longitudinal Analysis (20 credits), 6. Demographic Forecasting (20 credits), 7. Structural Equation Modelling (20 credits), 8. Research Skills in Practice (20 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Upper Second (2:1) class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent in a social science discipline. We may also consider exceptional applicants with a Lower Second (2:2) class honours degree in a social science discipline (or the overseas equivalent), with either research experience or equivalent professional background.

GBP 17,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 27 months, part-time

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