About the course

The field of Data Science has seen rapid growth in recent years, with vast amounts of data now being generated by major companies and service providers. Yet, there is a recognised shortage of qualified analysts, both in the UK and globally, to make the most of this data and to meet the demands of industry. In particular, the demand is for graduates who can both manage the data (the computing skills), and analyse the data to extract patterns, build models and make predictions (the mathematics skills). It is only with these analytical skills can the full value of data be extracted.The course will provide you with a strong foundation in mathematical modelling and the analysis of data-driven systems and help you develop your computing skills, from programming Python and R, to advanced techniques including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to applying the techniques you learn on a large scale. You will learn the techniques used to approach data and build models using computational analysis and understand the mathematics underpinning these techniques.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£21,845

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Stirling
Autumn (September), 2024	Stirling
Spring (January), 2025	Stirling
Autumn (September), 2025	Stirling
Spring (January), 2026	Stirling

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Stirling

A minimum of a second class Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

　　In addition, if you have professional qualifications such as The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1, we still encourage you to apply.

　　INTO University of Stirling offers a Graduate Diploma for those students who do not meet the required criteria for this course. If you successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Business, Finance and Sport and meet the required progression grades, you'll be guaranteed entry onto this Masters degree.

　　If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

　　IELTS: 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill

　　Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C or above

　　Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Grade C or above

　　Pearson Test of English (Academic): 54 with 51 in each component

　　IBT TOEFL: 80 with no subtest less than 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Stirling. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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