Data Analytics MSc

*We also offer a part-time online MSc in Data Analytics<br/><br/>Data is becoming an ever increasing part of modern life, yet the talent to extract information and value from complex data is scarce. This Masters will provide you with a thorough grounding in state-of-the art methods for learning from data, both in terms of statistical modelling and computation. You will also gain practical hands-on experience in carrying out various data-driven analytical projects. Previous study of Statistics or Computing Science is not required.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- Statistical analysis and data mining is ranked 2nd in the Top 10 Most In-Demand Hard Skills 2018, Linkedin.<br/><br/><br/>- We work closely with The Data Lab, an internationally leading research and innovation centre in data science. Established with an £11.3 million grant from the Scottish Funding Council, The Data Lab will enable industry, public sector and world-class university researchers to innovate and develop new data science capabilities in a collaborative environment. Its core mission is to generate significant economic, social and scientific value from data. Our students will benefit from a wide range of learning and networking events that connect leading organisations seeking business analytics skills with students looking for exciting opportunities in this field.<br/><br/><br/>- This programme qualifies for the prestigious Data Lab Masters Scholarships available for Scottish/EU students.<br/><br/><br/>- The Statistics Group at Glasgow is a large group, internationally renowned for its research excellence.<br/><br/><br/>- Our expertise spans topics including: biostatistics and statistical genetics; environmental statistics; statistical methodology; statistical modelling and the scholarship of learning and teaching in statistics.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>PROBABILITY (LEVEL M)<br/>STATISTICAL INFERENCE (LEVEL M)<br/>REGRESSION MODELS (LEVEL M)<br/>INTRODUCTION TO R PROGRAMMING (LEVEL M)<br/>PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (H)<br/>BAYESIAN STATISTICS (LEVEL M)<br/>ADVANCED PREDICTIVE MODELS<br/>BIG DATA ANALYTICS (LEVEL M)<br/>DATA ANALYSIS SKILLS (LEVEL M)<br/>DATA MINING<br/><br/>**Optional Courses**<br/>Choose 1 from:<br/>WEB SCIENCE (M)<br/>INFORMATION VISUALISATION (M)<br/><br/>**Project**<br/>One of: <br/>STATISTICS PROJECT AND DISSERTATION<br/>STATISTICS PROJECT AND DISSERTATION (WITH PLACEMENT)