MSc Data Science
Course overview
The MSc Data Science course at Robert Gordon University is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to create and use effective solutions for data. The course focuses heavily on Big Data, teaching key areas such as how to find, store, examine, and display data. The main goal of this course is to train data scientists who can use performance measures to help businesses make good decisions.
Learning involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, and hands-on lab sessions, along with talks from experts in the industry. Students will be assessed using several methods, such as written exams, reports, and practical skills tests. To complete the course, students must complete a large individual project where they use their specialist knowledge.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course, and should also provide a relevant academic or employer reference. Students may optionally upload a CV with their application to demonstrate any previous work experience they have.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class honours undergraduate degree (a 2:2) in an analytical subject such as Computing, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- The university will also consider those with a lower degree class if they have enough relevant work experience in a related field, assessing each application on a case-by-case basis.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no score in any single section being lower than 5.5.
- The University accepts equivalent scores from other recognised secure English language tests (SELTs) as an alternative.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Data Science course are prepared for a range of professional roles, including:
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Big Data Scientist
- Data Visualisation Specialist
- Data Manager
Cost of study
The full-time tuition fee for the MSc Data Science course for international students is £20,380.
Admission
All applicants for the MSc Data Science course, including those from the UK and international students, can apply directly to Robert Gordon University by completing the online application form provided on the University's website. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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