Data Analytics [MSc]

University of Glasgow
4.5
4 reviews
  • I would recommend it wholeheartedly. The university and the city are so great. The teaching style is amazing. It is a warm and friendly place to live.
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  • University is the best choice for me. The staff is amazing and so helpful. The workload is not a big problem as the university offers great support and help. City is very much welcoming and students didn't find it so overwhelming.
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  • I have enjoyed the time I have spent here. The campus, teachers and the students are amazing and the societies are like icing on the cake. Definitely up for my recommendation
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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The University of Glasgow’s School of Mathematics and Statistics is ranked third in Scotland and eleventh in the UK (Complete University Guide 2017). The Statistics Group at Glasgow is the largest Statistics group in Scotland and internationally renowned for its research excellence.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • I would recommend it wholeheartedly. The university and the city are so great. The teaching style is amazing. It is a warm and friendly place to live.
    ← | →
  • University is the best choice for me. The staff is amazing and so helpful. The workload is not a big problem as the university offers great support and help. City is very much welcoming and students didn't find it so overwhelming.
    ← | →
  • I have enjoyed the time I have spent here. The campus, teachers and the students are amazing and the societies are like icing on the cake. Definitely up for my recommendation
    ← | →
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4.4
fantastic

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Deborah Davy

4.5
25/05/2019
About the course: I would recommend it wholeheartedly. The university and the city are so great. The teaching style is amazing. It is a warm and friendly place to live.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Az

5.0
24/05/2019
About the course: University is the best choice for me. The staff is amazing and so helpful. The workload is not a big problem as the university offers great support and help. City is very much welcoming and students didn't find it so overwhelming.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Chris

4.5
24/05/2019
About the course: I have enjoyed the time I have spent here. The campus, teachers and the students are amazing and the societies are like icing on the cake. Definitely up for my recommendation
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Katy Smith

4.0
22/05/2019
About the course: University of Glasgow is an amazing experience, I enjoyed my learning experience, Social life was good and they helped form a great relationship. I had a nice time.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Statistics
  • University
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics

Course programme

Core courses
  • Preliminary Mathematics for Statisticians 1
  • Probability 2
  • Statistical Inference2
  • Regression Models2
  • Introduction to R Programming
  • Data Management and Analytics using SAS
  • Bayesian Statistics
  • Generalised Linear Models
  • Big Data Analytics

One Course is optional for students with sufficient background in Linear Algebra and Calculus.

Two students who have already completed an equivalent course can substitute this course by any other optional course, including optional courses offered as part of the MRes in Advanced Statistics (see the website for details).

In your project (60 credits) you will model data collected from research in environmental science, assessed by a dissertation.

Optional courses

Choose two courses from group 1, one course from group 2 with the remaining courses coming from groups 1, 2 or 3.

Group 1

  • Programming
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Retrieval
  • Machine Learning

Group 2

  • Professional Skills
  • Data Analysis

Group 3

  • Biostatistics
  • Multivariate Methods
  • Time Series
  • Design of Experiments
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Environmental Statistics
  • Financial Statistics
  • Statistical Genetics
  • Spatial Statistics
  • Functional Data Analysis

In your project (60 credits) you will tackle a complex data analytical problem or develop novel approaches to solving data analytical challenges.

Additional information

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...

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