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MSc Data Science

The techniques we use to model and manipulate data guide the political, financial and social decisions that shape our modern society and are the basis of growth of the economy and success of businesses. Technology is growing and evolving at an incredible speed, and both the rate of growth of data we generate and the devices we use to process it can only increase.

Data science is a growing and important field of study with a fast-growing number of jobs and opportunities within the private and public sector. The application of theory and methods to real-world problems and applications is at the core of data science, which aims especially to use and to exploit big data.

If you are interested in solving real-world problems, you like to develop skills to use smart devices efficiently, you want to use and to foster your understanding of mathematics, and you are interested and keen to use statistical techniques and methods to interpret data, MSc Data Science at Essex is for you. You study a balance of solid theory and practical application including:

Computer science
Programming
Statistics
Data analysis
Probability

Campus Information

Colchester campus

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We encourage our staff to fulfil their potential through our full programme of training and development. We offer a range of family friendly policies and employee benefits, and our firm commitment to equal opportunities is central to our work. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

PSW Opportunity

2 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

UK entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects:

Mathematics,
Statistics
Operational research
Computer Science
Applied Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Biostatistics
Economic Statistics
Statistics
Economics
OR

A 2.1 degree in any subject which includes:

One module in:
Calculus
Maths
Engineering Maths
Advanced Maths
And one module in
Statistics or Probability
Maths
Engineering Maths
Advanced Maths
And one additional relevant module, from
Algebra
Analysis
Programming language (R, Matlab or Python)
A second module in Probability or Statistics
Numerical Methods
Complex Numbers
Differential Equations
Optimisation (Linear Programming)
Regression
Stochastic Process
Maths
Engineering Maths
Advanced Maths
Applicants with a degree below 2:1 or equivalent will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience and previous modules studied.

International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5

University of Essex

Colchester , England ,United Kingdom