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Master of Statistics with Data Science

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Statistics with Data Science offered by the School of Mathematics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Statistics with Data Science. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Statistician
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Biostatistician
  • Risk Analyst
  • Public-sector Analyst
  • Quantitative Consultant
  • Research Data Scientist
  • Edinburgh Innovations

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme of 180 credits. The MSc comprises 180 credits. Courses named on the page include Bayesian Data Analysis
  • Bayesian Theory
  • Design and Sampling for Data Science
  • Extended Statistical Programming
  • Generalised Regression Models. Options include Applied Machine Learning
  • Biostatistics
  • Credit Scoring. It includes a dissertation or research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In a numerate discipline such as mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Computer science
  • Physical or biological sciences
  • Economics or business.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£34,860 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£45,687 GBP

Program details

CampusKing's Buildings campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Mathematics
DepartmentComputer Science and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.