
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
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry 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
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,900
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Scholarships
Matched to your course, level & nationality
Your nationality
No matched scholarships
No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

About University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde offers Advanced Data Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com
Explore All Courses