MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour

The MSc Data Science and Statistics course at the University of Bath is designed to help graduates from various disciplines develop strong skills in both statistics and data science. It combines these two subjects very efficiently and provides students with the understanding and professional abilities needed to get started on a career in these fast-growing areas. Course Content: The MSc in Data Science and Statistics is a one-year, full-time course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the main statistical concepts and methods, as well as the underlying theory. Modules to be studied include statistical modelling, modern regression and predictive modelling, machine learning, big data, probabilistic methods in artificial intelligence, data wrangling and exploratory data analysis.Key Modules: The key modules you'll study in the course include: Bayesian methods, multivariate data analysis, state-space models and Monte Carlo methods, multilevel models, statistical genetics, stochastic optimization, and statistical ecology.Future Careers: This postgraduate degree significantly increases students' career prospects in areas such as data science, business intelligence, data architecture, data analysis, software development, project management. Also, it sets a pathway to research in the field of data science and statistics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.