2 Year On Campus Masters Program
The MSc Statistics and Data Science with Professional Placement at the University of Bath is a two-year program designed for graduates from numerate disciplines who wish to develop advanced statistical, programming, and data science skills alongside real-world industry experience.
The first year focuses on core training in statistics, machine learning, and software technologies, while the second year offers a 12-month optional professional placement with established companies or innovative start-ups.
Course Overview:
Applied data science
Programming for data science
Statistics for data science
Foundations and applications of machine learning
Statistical modelling
Applied data science Continued
Bayesian data analysis
Research project preparation
Applied statistics
Foundations and applications of machine learning Continued
Statistical design of investigations
Professional Placement
Dissertation
Teaching: Delivered through a mix of lectures, labs, workshops, and project-based learning.
Assessment: Assessed via coursework, exams, dissertation, and industry-based project (if placement is undertaken).
Optional 12-month professional placement in Year 2 with companies like EDF, Intel, AtomX Digital, and Infomentum.
Practical industry-based projects and real-world applications of data science.
Extensive career support and employer engagement throughout the program.
Strong preparation for data science and analytics careers across industries.
Direct pathways to further postgraduate research or PhD studies.
Significant industry exposure through the placement year enhances employability.
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