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The MSc Data Science and Business Analytics at the University of Plymouth is a 12-14 month, full-time program designed to equip graduates from any discipline with advanced skills in data analytics, computing, and business.
Students benefit from research-led teaching, specialist computing labs, and high-performance computing facilities like the NVIDIA GPU Research Centre.
The program’s flexible project options allow students to tailor their learning to personal interests or workplace contexts.
Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, labs, fieldwork, sensor-based data collection, hands-on software training, and industry collaboration
Assessment Methods: Coursework, project work, presentations, technical reports, software-based assignments, and a final research dissertation
Course Overview:
Core Modules: Software Development and Databases, Contemporary Issues in Data Science, Business Analytics, Big Data Visualisation and Analytics, Applied Data Modelling and Artificial Intelligence, MSc Dissertation and Research Skills
Optional Modules: International Finance, Analysis of Financial Statements, Social Media Theory and Practice, Operations and Project Management, International Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
Masters-Level Project: Students undertake a substantial project in analytics, computing, business, or a multidisciplinary mix, supervised by experts
Real-World Business Engagement: Assignments and projects involve real-world datasets from scientific, business, and social contexts
Practical Software Training: Development of high-level skills in R, Python, SQL, social media analytics, sentiment analysis, and big data visualisation
Flexible Project Options: Projects can be adapted to suit students' career goals or current employment, enabling practical, relevant experience
Research-Led Teaching: Delivered by world-renowned academics in data science, computer science, statistics, and business
Access to Specialist Labs: Use of the NVIDIA GPU Research Centre, Lovelace HPC, and modern engineering and design labs
High industry demand for data scientists, with UK demand tripling in five years and premium salaries for skilled professionals
Graduates progress to roles at organisations like BT, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, SUVO Technology, and Sparta Global
Opportunities across sectors including business, technology, social media, healthcare, research, and entrepreneurship
Pathways to doctoral study and advanced professional certifications
Comprehensive career support, including industry projects and access to academic partnerships
Entry Requirements: A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. Computer appreciation is expected by students on this course.IELTS: Overall 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5TOEFL iBT: Overall 90, with component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18Scholarships availablePart time studies available ONLY for home studentsYour personal details, academic qualifications (predicted works too), a personal statement, evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications), a reference and employment history are required for applications.Data ScientistData AnalystData EngineerBusiness AnalystResearch AnalystSocial Media or Business StrategistData ManagerAnalytics ConsultantFull-Stack DeveloperStart-up Founder
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