Study Data Science (PGCert/PGDip/MSc) - online at University of St Andrews in the UK, University of St Andrews
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Data Science (PGCert/PGDip/MSc) - online

UK

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What will I learn?

This course covers a mix of practical and theoretical topics essential to careers in many data-driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and analysis. The Data Science course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for MSc, PGCert and PGDip. On the course, you will: study research methods in data science and understand contemporary issues in the field discover methods of datamining, from the underlying core theory to practical understanding learn how to create compelling information visualisations and how to verify visual displays of data use industry-standard computing resources to employ the full data science workflow from data acquisition and processing, through model development and selection, to final deployment and maintenance study optimisation techniques, how to curate and use large quantities of data, and how to model and simulate complex systems of data

Which department am I in?

University of St Andrews

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year
Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Online/Distance Learning

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

St Andrews,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Online/Distance with attendance (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,000.00 (US$ 23,246) per year
Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a fixed fee
Start date

October 2026

Venue

Online/Distance Learning

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

St Andrews,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning. The Admissions team will holistically assess your application and determine the best route of entry for you. In some cases, this may be onto the PGCert in the first instance, from which students who attain a certain level in their modules will have the opportunity to progress to a full Masters degree.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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