Data Science - online
University of St AndrewsData Science - online MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of St Andrews, based in St Andrews, taught distance learning over 3 years.
About this course
The Data Science course develops core skills in data science, covering a mix of practical and theoretical issues integral to careers in many data driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and how to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.
The Data Science course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip and an MSc.
Highlights
- The programme will teach research methods in data science and help you to understand contemporary issues in the field.
- You will discover methods of datamining, from the underlying core theory to practical understanding.
- The programme will help you to understand how to create effective information visualisations and how to engage critically with visual displays of data.
- You will use industry-standard computing resources to employ the full Data Science workflow from data acquisition and processing, through model development and selection, to final deployment and maintenance.
- You will learn optimisation techniques, how to curate and utilise large quantities of data, and how to model and simulate complex systems of data.
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: St Andrews
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: PgCert
Location: St Andrews
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: St Andrews
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- St Andrews
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ