Applied Statistics and Data Science

This programme will equip STEM graduates with the ability to apply methods of statistics and data science to solve complex real-world problems across a broad range of fields, from global health and epidemiology to finance and investment. You will acquire the knowledge and skills required to lead innovation and spearhead change in a data-driven world.

Programme overview Every organisation, in every industry, needs to know how to analyse and translate data into meaningful insights, to drive innovation and positive outcomes. The Applied Statistics and Data Science MSc programme will develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to meet the needs of modern society. The MSc will take you from the foundations of data science, statistical models, and stochastic processes to the mastery of contemporary machine learning methods and programming skills. You will learn how to use powerful statistical and data science methods to create systems capable of extracting compelling insights from big data and predicting outcomes in real-world applications.

The degree is expected to be accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)* and Royal Statistical Society (RSS)*. *Accreditation is pending approval.

Who is this course for? The MSc is suitable for graduates who have a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths) with a significant numerical component.

This MSc is ideal for those wanting to pursue a career in statistics and data science across a broad range of sectors, from global health organisations to governments, financial sector, and food industries.