About the course

Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to carry out official statistics work on this flexible Data Analytics for Government MSc at the University of Southampton. Learn the survey methods and social data analysis skills to work for the UK government, an overseas government, or a non government organisation conducting large-scale statistical or analytical work. This UK social data science master’s course is ideal if you are currently working in official statistics or the Government Statistical Service (GSS). You'll strengthen and update your professional skills and knowledge of survey methods, data science and data analysis. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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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: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2025	Southampton
Autumn (September), 2026	Southampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

It is normally expected that you will have the equivalent of at least a Second Class Honours Degree with some exposure to statistical methods and usually be employed in the area of Official Statistics. In some circumstances previous relevant professional experience will also be taken into consideration.

　　Quantitative subjects such as Geography, Psychology, Population Sciences, Economics/ Econometrics, Statistics, and Mathematics.

　　Students who have a degree with no statistical content will be required to show that they have the necessary background knowledge up to the level of the Royal Statistical Society Higher Certificate in Statistics. In addition, an introductory revision module covering basic Mathematics and Statistics is run every September to help students prepare for post-graduate study, and students are strongly encouraged to attend this module.

　　English language: band 1c, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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

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