MSc Applied Data Analytics at University of the Highlands and Islands

MSc Applied Data Analytics develops data science skills using freely available software, with core subjects in statistics, ethics and data visualisation and optional themes in business, computational and environmental applications. It is delivered part-time online, so students can fit study around work and tailor options. It may also serve as continuing professional development for employers.

Department: UHI Inverness  |  Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years; part-time modular 14 weeks per module  |  Intake: September; January  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four core modules (Applications of statistics, Ethics and data science, Fundamental statistics, Introduction to R and data visualisation), two optional modules from business, environmental or computational themes (for example Effective communication, Applications of GIS, Applications of machine learning in Python) and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Roles with a strong emphasis on data analysis or data science, including dual roles combining subject knowledge with data science; progression to data-focused MRes or PhD projects.

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