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University of Glasgow: Data Analytics (Online Distance Learning)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
While the amount of data being produced is proliferating at a staggering rate, the skills to extract information and the value we receive from it are both relatively scarce. If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, our Online Data Analytics MSc will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise. You will gain a firm grounding in the principles of learning from data sets, whilst at the same time getting hands-on experience handling, analysing and visualising data. which will help you to realise your true potential while making you in demand in the modern workplace.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The Statistics Group at the University of Glasgow is internationally renowned for its research excellence. Students are able to benefit from this by learning from academics whose expertise covers the analysis of data from a wide range of applications.
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A faster study route, which lets you complete the programme in two years, is also available.
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Designed for part time study, this programme allows you to gain an MSc degree from a leading university while you are still in full-time employment. Plus, from day one you can start to put your new knowledge to the test at work. You won't have to wait until you've graduated to make a real difference in the workplace.
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The Masters in Data Analytics is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
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You'll be studying with a Russell Group University
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You will have the freedom to work at your own pace and access to a wide range of learning tools including rich interactive reading material and tutor-led videos. You will also be able to arrange tailored one-to-one sessions with our academic team.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This flexible part-time programme is completed over three years. In the first two years, you will take two courses each trimester. In the third year, you will work on a project and Dissertation.
MSc and PgDip Core courses (MSc only): Data Analytics Project (ODL)
Core courses: Advanced Predictive Models (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning I: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning (ODL) LEARNING FROM DATA (ODL) Predictive Modelling (ODL) R Programming (ODL) Data Analytics in Business and Industry (ODL) Data Management and Analytics using SAS (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning II: Big Data and Unstructured Data (ODL) Data Programming in Python (ODL) Large-Scale Computing for Data Analytics (ODL) Uncertainty Assessment and Bayesian Computation (ODL) Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (ODL)
PgCert Core courses: Learning from Data - Data Science Foundations (ODL) Predictive Modelling (ODL) R Programming (ODL) Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (ODL)
Choose two from the following: Advanced Predictive Models (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning I: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning II: Big Data and Unstructured Data (ODL)
Key outcomes Demonstrate thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, theories and methods of probability, statistics and machine learning. Developing strategies for modelling and analysing potentially large and complex data. Communicate and visualise insights gained from data. Design and develop software to perform data management, data extraction, statistical analyses and, as far as possible, automate these, using different tools and programming languages such as R, Python, Spark and TensorFlow.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow). Graduates who have A-Level or Higher Mathematics, or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme. Graduates who achieved 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), but who have at least two years of relevant professional experience which involved a significant amount of programming, data management, data analysis or mathematical modelling may also be admitted to the programme. Such applicants may be required to complete an interview. Previous study of Statistics or Computing Science is not required. |
Summary
While the amount of data being produced is proliferating at a staggering rate, the skills to extract information and the value we receive from it are both relatively scarce. If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, our Online Data Analytics MSc will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise. You will gain a firm grounding in the principles of learning from data sets, whilst at the same time getting hands-on experience handling, analysing and visualising data. which will help you to realise your true potential while making you in demand in the modern workplace. Both Artificial Intelligence and Analytical Reasoning are among the top three most-in demand hard skills (LinkedIn, 2019).
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The Statistics Group at the University of Glasgow is internationally renowned for its research excellence. Students are able to benefit from this by learning from academics whose expertise covers the analysis of data from a wide range of applications.
-
Designed for part time study, this programme allows you to gain an MSc degree from a leading university while you are still in full-time employment. Plus, from day one you can start to put your new knowledge to the test at work. You won't have to wait until you've graduated to make a real difference in the workplace.
-
A faster study route, which lets you complete the programme in two years, is also available.
-
You will have the freedom to work at your own pace and access to a wide range of learning tools including rich interactive reading material and tutor-led videos. You will also be able to arrange tailored one-to-one sessions with our academic team.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This flexible part-time programme is completed over three years. In the first two years, you will take two courses each trimester. In the third year, you will work on a project and Dissertation.
Students can choose PROBABILITY AND SAMPLING FUNDAMENTALS (ODL) instead of PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC MODELS (ODL).
Core Courses ADVANCED PREDICTIVE MODELS (ODL) DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING I: SUPERVISED AND UNSUPERVISED LEARNING (ODL) LEARNING FROM DATA - DATA SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS (ODL) PREDICTIVE MODELLING (ODL) PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC MODELS (ODL) R PROGRAMMING (ODL) DATA ANALYTICS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (ODL) DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS USING SAS (ODL) DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING II: BIG DATA AND UNSTRUCTURED DATA (ODL) DATA PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON (ODL) LARGE-SCALE COMPUTING FOR DATA ANALYTICS (ODL) UNCERTAINTY ASSESSMENT AND BAYESIAN COMPUTATION (ODL) DATA ANALYTICS PROJECT (ODL)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, normally with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow) Graduates who only have A-Level or Higher Mathematics, or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme, however only subject to successfully completing an assessment of their mathematical skills before being admitted to the programme. Training material which prepares students for the assessment will be made available to applicants. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
While the amount of data being produced is proliferating at a staggering rate, the skills to extract information and the value we receive from it are both relatively scarce. If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, our Online Data Analytics MSc will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise. You will gain a firm grounding in the principles of learning from data sets, whilst at the same time getting hands-on experience handling, analysing and visualising data. which will help you to realise your true potential while making you in demand in the modern workplace.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The Statistics Group at the University of Glasgow is internationally renowned for its research excellence. Students are able to benefit from this by learning from academics whose expertise covers the analysis of data from a wide range of applications.
-
A faster study route, which lets you complete the programme in two years, is also available.
-
Designed for part time study, this programme allows you to gain an MSc degree from a leading university while you are still in full-time employment. Plus, from day one you can start to put your new knowledge to the test at work. You won't have to wait until you've graduated to make a real difference in the workplace.
-
The Masters in Data Analytics is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
-
You'll be studying with a Russell Group University
-
You will have the freedom to work at your own pace and access to a wide range of learning tools including rich interactive reading material and tutor-led videos. You will also be able to arrange tailored one-to-one sessions with our academic team.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This flexible part-time programme is completed over three years. In the first two years, you will take two courses each trimester. In the third year, you will work on a project and Dissertation.
MSc and PgDip Core courses (MSc only): Data Analytics Project (ODL)
Core courses: Advanced Predictive Models (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning I: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning (ODL) LEARNING FROM DATA (ODL) Predictive Modelling (ODL) R Programming (ODL) Data Analytics in Business and Industry (ODL) Data Management and Analytics using SAS (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning II: Big Data and Unstructured Data (ODL) Data Programming in Python (ODL) Large-Scale Computing for Data Analytics (ODL) Uncertainty Assessment and Bayesian Computation (ODL) Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (ODL)
PgCert Core courses: Learning from Data - Data Science Foundations (ODL) Predictive Modelling (ODL) R Programming (ODL) Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (ODL)
Choose two from the following: Advanced Predictive Models (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning I: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning II: Big Data and Unstructured Data (ODL)
Key outcomes Demonstrate thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, theories and methods of probability, statistics and machine learning. Developing strategies for modelling and analysing potentially large and complex data. Communicate and visualise insights gained from data. Design and develop software to perform data management, data extraction, statistical analyses and, as far as possible, automate these, using different tools and programming languages such as R, Python, Spark and TensorFlow.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow). Graduates who have A-Level or Higher Mathematics, or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme. Graduates who achieved 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), but who have at least two years of relevant professional experience which involved a significant amount of programming, data management, data analysis or mathematical modelling may also be admitted to the programme. Such applicants may be required to complete an interview. Previous study of Statistics or Computing Science is not required. |
Summary
While the amount of data being produced is proliferating at a staggering rate, the skills to extract information and the value we receive from it are both relatively scarce. If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, our Online Data Analytics MSc will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise. You will gain a firm grounding in the principles of learning from data sets, whilst at the same time getting hands-on experience handling, analysing and visualising data. which will help you to realise your true potential while making you in demand in the modern workplace. Both Artificial Intelligence and Analytical Reasoning are among the top three most-in demand hard skills (LinkedIn, 2019).
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The Statistics Group at the University of Glasgow is internationally renowned for its research excellence. Students are able to benefit from this by learning from academics whose expertise covers the analysis of data from a wide range of applications.
-
Designed for part time study, this programme allows you to gain an MSc degree from a leading university while you are still in full-time employment. Plus, from day one you can start to put your new knowledge to the test at work. You won't have to wait until you've graduated to make a real difference in the workplace.
-
A faster study route, which lets you complete the programme in two years, is also available.
-
You will have the freedom to work at your own pace and access to a wide range of learning tools including rich interactive reading material and tutor-led videos. You will also be able to arrange tailored one-to-one sessions with our academic team.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This flexible part-time programme is completed over three years. In the first two years, you will take two courses each trimester. In the third year, you will work on a project and Dissertation.
Students can choose PROBABILITY AND SAMPLING FUNDAMENTALS (ODL) instead of PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC MODELS (ODL).
Core Courses ADVANCED PREDICTIVE MODELS (ODL) DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING I: SUPERVISED AND UNSUPERVISED LEARNING (ODL) LEARNING FROM DATA - DATA SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS (ODL) PREDICTIVE MODELLING (ODL) PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC MODELS (ODL) R PROGRAMMING (ODL) DATA ANALYTICS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (ODL) DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS USING SAS (ODL) DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING II: BIG DATA AND UNSTRUCTURED DATA (ODL) DATA PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON (ODL) LARGE-SCALE COMPUTING FOR DATA ANALYTICS (ODL) UNCERTAINTY ASSESSMENT AND BAYESIAN COMPUTATION (ODL) DATA ANALYTICS PROJECT (ODL)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, normally with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow) Graduates who only have A-Level or Higher Mathematics, or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme, however only subject to successfully completing an assessment of their mathematical skills before being admitted to the programme. Training material which prepares students for the assessment will be made available to applicants. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
While the amount of data being produced is proliferating at a staggering rate, the skills to extract information and the value we receive from it are both relatively scarce. If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, our Online Data Analytics MSc will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise. You will gain a firm grounding in the principles of learning from data sets, whilst at the same time getting hands-on experience handling, analysing and visualising data. which will help you to realise your true potential while making you in demand in the modern workplace.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The Statistics Group at the University of Glasgow is internationally renowned for its research excellence. Students are able to benefit from this by learning from academics whose expertise covers the analysis of data from a wide range of applications.
-
A faster study route, which lets you complete the programme in two years, is also available.
-
Designed for part time study, this programme allows you to gain an MSc degree from a leading university while you are still in full-time employment. Plus, from day one you can start to put your new knowledge to the test at work. You won't have to wait until you've graduated to make a real difference in the workplace.
-
The Masters in Data Analytics is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
-
You'll be studying with a Russell Group University
-
You will have the freedom to work at your own pace and access to a wide range of learning tools including rich interactive reading material and tutor-led videos. You will also be able to arrange tailored one-to-one sessions with our academic team.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This flexible part-time programme is completed over three years. In the first two years, you will take two courses each trimester. In the third year, you will work on a project and Dissertation.
MSc and PgDip Core courses (MSc only): Data Analytics Project (ODL)
Core courses: Advanced Predictive Models (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning I: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning (ODL) LEARNING FROM DATA (ODL) Predictive Modelling (ODL) R Programming (ODL) Data Analytics in Business and Industry (ODL) Data Management and Analytics using SAS (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning II: Big Data and Unstructured Data (ODL) Data Programming in Python (ODL) Large-Scale Computing for Data Analytics (ODL) Uncertainty Assessment and Bayesian Computation (ODL) Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (ODL)
PgCert Core courses: Learning from Data - Data Science Foundations (ODL) Predictive Modelling (ODL) R Programming (ODL) Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (ODL)
Choose two from the following: Advanced Predictive Models (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning I: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning (ODL) Data Mining and Machine Learning II: Big Data and Unstructured Data (ODL)
Key outcomes Demonstrate thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, theories and methods of probability, statistics and machine learning. Developing strategies for modelling and analysing potentially large and complex data. Communicate and visualise insights gained from data. Design and develop software to perform data management, data extraction, statistical analyses and, as far as possible, automate these, using different tools and programming languages such as R, Python, Spark and TensorFlow.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow). Graduates who have A-Level or Higher Mathematics, or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme. Graduates who achieved 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), but who have at least two years of relevant professional experience which involved a significant amount of programming, data management, data analysis or mathematical modelling may also be admitted to the programme. Such applicants may be required to complete an interview. Previous study of Statistics or Computing Science is not required. |
Summary
While the amount of data being produced is proliferating at a staggering rate, the skills to extract information and the value we receive from it are both relatively scarce. If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, our Online Data Analytics MSc will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise. You will gain a firm grounding in the principles of learning from data sets, whilst at the same time getting hands-on experience handling, analysing and visualising data. which will help you to realise your true potential while making you in demand in the modern workplace. Both Artificial Intelligence and Analytical Reasoning are among the top three most-in demand hard skills (LinkedIn, 2019).
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The Statistics Group at the University of Glasgow is internationally renowned for its research excellence. Students are able to benefit from this by learning from academics whose expertise covers the analysis of data from a wide range of applications.
-
Designed for part time study, this programme allows you to gain an MSc degree from a leading university while you are still in full-time employment. Plus, from day one you can start to put your new knowledge to the test at work. You won't have to wait until you've graduated to make a real difference in the workplace.
-
A faster study route, which lets you complete the programme in two years, is also available.
-
You will have the freedom to work at your own pace and access to a wide range of learning tools including rich interactive reading material and tutor-led videos. You will also be able to arrange tailored one-to-one sessions with our academic team.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
This flexible part-time programme is completed over three years. In the first two years, you will take two courses each trimester. In the third year, you will work on a project and Dissertation.
Students can choose PROBABILITY AND SAMPLING FUNDAMENTALS (ODL) instead of PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC MODELS (ODL).
Core Courses ADVANCED PREDICTIVE MODELS (ODL) DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING I: SUPERVISED AND UNSUPERVISED LEARNING (ODL) LEARNING FROM DATA - DATA SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS (ODL) PREDICTIVE MODELLING (ODL) PROBABILITY AND STOCHASTIC MODELS (ODL) R PROGRAMMING (ODL) DATA ANALYTICS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (ODL) DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS USING SAS (ODL) DATA MINING AND MACHINE LEARNING II: BIG DATA AND UNSTRUCTURED DATA (ODL) DATA PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON (ODL) LARGE-SCALE COMPUTING FOR DATA ANALYTICS (ODL) UNCERTAINTY ASSESSMENT AND BAYESIAN COMPUTATION (ODL) DATA ANALYTICS PROJECT (ODL)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, normally with a substantial mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow) Graduates who only have A-Level or Higher Mathematics, or equivalent, may also be admitted to the programme, however only subject to successfully completing an assessment of their mathematical skills before being admitted to the programme. Training material which prepares students for the assessment will be made available to applicants. |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
- is …
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