Applied Data Science and Statistics with Professional Placement MSc
University of Exeter
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MSc - Master of Science

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Streatham Campus

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MSc - Master of Science

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Streatham Campus

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SEP-26

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OverviewThis well-established conversion course, with a network of over 600 graduates, will enable you to learn data science skills alongside the fundamental mathematics that underpins all data.You will learn to programme in Python and R (no prior experience of programming is required) and explore a wide variety of applications to prepare you for a career working with data in a variety of sectors.Benefitting from the skills and experience of our academics in the Mathematics and Statistics ...Read more

OverviewThis well-established conversion course, with a network of over 600 graduates, will enable you to learn data science skills alongside the fundamental mathematics that underpins all data.You will learn to programme in Python and R (no prior experience of programming is required) and explore a wide variety of applications to prepare you for a career working with data in a variety of sectors.Benefitting from the skills and experience of our academics in the Mathematics and Statistics department, you will work extensively with data and gain the ability to perform statistical analysis to answer questions, and understand how to interpret and communicate results in the presence of bias and uncertainty.You will graduate with the capability to extract otherwise-hidden information within data and use it to make informed ethical decisions, with the skills needed to become a rigorous and responsible data scientist or analyst.

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WUSCA ranking:
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41/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
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11th
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Maithilee
29 Sep 25

It’s an amazing campus with very supportive staff. Town is close by too so the location is..Read more

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Kayleigh
29 Sep 25

The University of Exeter is a wonderful place to study, I am currently in my second year of my Data Science MSc and really enjoying my time here. The two campuses I study at are..Read more

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Entry requirements

A good degree (normally a 2:2). Successful applicants will usually have at least an A-level or equivalent in Mathematics and/or have received quantitative skills training as part of their undergraduate programme or professional experience. Prior experience of coding is not necessary on this course.

Tuition fees

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£8,580 per year

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£14,300 full-time; With Professional placement (second year) £2,860 full-time

£18,180 per year

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Students from EU

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£30,300 full-time; With Professional placement (second year) £6,060 full-time

£18,180 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£30,300 full-time; With Professional placement (second year) £6,060 full-time

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The University of Exeter is a wonderful place to study, I am currently in my second year of my Data Science MSc and really enjoying my time here. The two campuses I study at are...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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