Data Science for Management courses

About Data Analytics For Government (msc) in University of Southampton

Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to carry out official statistics work on this flexible Data Analytics for Government MSc at the University of Southampton. Learn the survey methods and social data analysis skills to work for the UK government, an overseas government, or a non government organisation conducting large-scale statistical or analytical work.  

This UK social data science master’s course is ideal if you are currently working in official statistics or the Government Statistical Service (GSS). You can choose to study part time over 2 to 5 years or full time over 1 year.

You'll strengthen and update your professional skills and knowledge of survey methods, data science and data analysis. 

Compulsory topics you’ll cover include: 

• the use of statistical software, such as R and Python, for data manipulation, analysis and simulation 
• dealing with administrative and big data sources 
• the scope and organisation of official statistics 
• statistical acts and codes and practice 

You’ll be able to fit the course to your personal interests or career plans through a range of specialist optional modules.

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For international candidates aspiring to study in the UK, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living at the university on-campus/ off-campus. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.

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