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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Data Science

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Strathclyde, the MSc Advanced Data Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Advanced Data Science Masters is an advanced course that offers you the opportunity to develop theoretical and practical skills in statistics and data science. You'll be supported by members of staff, who work directly with industry and the public sector, to develop analytical skills which are relevant to the varied industries which make use of data science. You'll gain skills in: processing and analysis of complex data the use of statistical programming for data analysis, machine learning and prediction modelling understanding the key mathematical methods that underpin the analytical a... International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Statistical Methods and Inference
Machine Learning and Predictive Modelling
Advanced Data Processing and Wrangling
Mathematical Foundations for Data Science
Data Science Research Methods
Applied Statistical Programming
Big Data Analytics and Visualisation
Dissertation in Data Science
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Tic-tac-toe, Chess, Go, StarCraft economic games and pricing algorithms AI for Finance 20 credits This module provides an overview of the application of AI techniques - including those which mimic natural evolutionary processes (genetic algorithms and genetic programming in particular) - to a range of financial applications such as forecasting, portfolio optimisation and algorithmic trading. Entry requirements Back to course Entry requirements Go back Academic requirements/exp

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,550

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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