MSc Statistics & Data Science at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A conversion MSc in statistics and data science for graduates from a broad range of disciplines without previous study in the field. It builds skills in data analysis, machine learning, big data processing, predictive modelling and the statistical software packages R and Python.

What you will study

Semester 1 covers foundations of statistics, data analytics in R, big data fundamentals and tools, and multivariate analysis. Semester 2 adds dashboards with RShiny and statistical machine learning, plus 40 credits of options such as Deep Learning, Medical Statistics, Survey Design & Analysis and Spatial Statistics. Semester 3 is a research project on a data science problem.

Career pathways

Graduates work in investment companies, financial institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, medical research, government and retail. Typical roles include statistician, data analyst, software developer or engineer, statistical programmer and data scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent, with mathematical training to A Level or equivalent standard (for example calculus, linear algebra, differential equations). Applicants with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome; normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted for Australia and Canada. A free online pre-sessional mathematics course is available. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (TOEFL, PTE and other recognised tests also accepted). International applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,300 a year (2027/28). Home fee status, Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland, same fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time (on campus)

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