Data Science (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) – online at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

Online MSc, PGDip or PGCert in data science covering research methods, data mining, data visualisation, machine learning and the full data science lifecycle, with attention to the ethical and societal implications of data-driven systems. Study is flexible and fully by distance learning.

Department: School of Computer Science | Duration: Three years (distance learning, part-time) | Intake: January | Study mode: online | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc students take the compulsory modules plus one optional module; PGCert students take four modules and PGDip students eight. Compulsory modules include Complex systems modelling and simulation, Data and Information Visualisation, Research methods in data science and Knowledge discovery and datamining.

Career pathways

Typical roles include data scientist, machine learning engineer, data analyst, business intelligence analyst, quantitative researcher, data visualisation specialist, and health, environmental and risk analyst roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the MSc: a 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. Applicants without a degree may be considered with at least five years of relevant professional learning, possibly starting on the PGCert. Application requires a CV, a personal statement, one signed academic reference (an employment reference is acceptable if no academic referee is available), and transcripts and degree certificates. International applicants may need to provide an English language test score, normally accepted only if taken within two years of the programme start; applicants with a UK degree or a degree taught entirely in English at a recognised institution in specified majority English-speaking countries may not need one.

GBP 18,000 for the whole programme. Estimated total fee for the MSc (stated as GBP 1,500 per 15 credits); online programme with one fee for all applicants; up to GBP 6,000 online Masters scholarships available Source

Intake: January

Duration: Three years distance learning

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