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MSc - Master of Science
Online Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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MSc - Master of Science
Online Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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What is special about this course?
Are you interested in making an impactful and effective contribution to business through data science? If so, this new MSc Applied Data Analytics will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in data analytics techniques and evaluate their relevance and validity.
You will learn key data science skills using freely available software. Core subjects will cover fundamental theories, ethical considerations and industry-standard techniques, while optional modules will allow you to focus on specific applications.
The range of options include business, computational, and environmental themes. As part of the environmental options, you will gain experience with GIS software and spatial analysis, while in the business-themed options the focus is on business decisions and company culture – can you help it move toward data-driven decision-making? The computational theme has an emphasis on data engineering and machine learning.
This part-time course is delivered online, allowing you the flexibility to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments and tailor your option choices to suit your specific areas of interest.
This course may also be of interest to companies wishing to use it as continuing professional development for their employees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of the course you will be well suited for any role with a strong emphasis on data analysis or data science. You might also like to take dual roles within a business, marrying your underlying subject knowledge with your data science skills.
Can I progress into further study?
You may progress on to any data focussed MRes or PhD project that also makes use of your underlying subject knowledge gained through experience or undergraduate qualifications.
Students need 2:2 honours degree or above in a numerate subject, or in any other subject with relevant work experience. Applicants with an ordinary degree or equivalent qualification plus relevant work experience, at a suitable level and for an appropriate length of time, will be considered on an individual basis. Qualifications from an approved professional body will also be taken into account.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,560 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,490 per year
Students from Scotland
£7,560 per year
Students from Wales
£7,560 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£7,560 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£10,800 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£10,800 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.