Program Overview
The MSc Statistical Data Science program at the University of Birmingham combines theoretical statistical principles with practical data science techniques. It equips students with proficiency in statistical methodology, programming languages, and machine learning to solve complex problems in various fields. The program emphasizes critical analysis skills, communication abilities, and research through core and optional modules and culminates in a research project.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc Statistical Data Science program at the University of Birmingham uniquely combines statistical theory with cutting-edge data science techniques, addressing the high demand for professionals skilled in complex data analysis.
- To use programming languages and software packages essential for data analysis, especially those used in machine learning and AI.
- To model real-world problems in a statistical framework, and tackle them with suitable statistical and data science techniques.
Description:
The program provides an in-depth exploration of both foundational and advanced statistical principles, theories, and concepts, complemented by thorough training in data analysis skills. The curriculum includes a wide range of programming techniques and machine learning methodologies, equipping students with the necessary tools to effectively apply these in real-world scenarios. The program emphasizes the development of critical analysis skills for complex problems using a diverse set of methods from statistics and data science. The program also focuses on enhancing written presentation skills, ensuring that students can communicate complex statistical concepts clearly and professionally in written form, alongside nurturing an ability to work independently.
Outline:
The course consists of 180 credits, two-thirds from taught modules and one-third from a research project.
Core Modules:
- Bayesian Inference and Computation - 20 credits
- Data Visualisation - 10 credits
- Deep Learning 1 - 10 credits
- Foundations of Statistical Inference - 20 credits
- Largescale Optimization for Machine Learning - 10 credits
- Statistical Modelling - 20 credits
- Statistical Machine Learning - 20 credits
- Statistical Data Science Project - 60 credits
Optional Modules:
- Advanced Machine Learning - 10 credits
- Computational Statistics - 20 credits
- Deep Learning 2 - 10 credits
- Medical Statistics - 20 credits
- Nonparametric Statistics - 10 credits
- Numerical Methods and Numerical Linear Algebra - 20 credits
- Stochastic Processes - 20 credits
Careers:
Graduates with an MSc in Data Science are in high demand across various industries, valued for their proficiency in data analysis, predictive modeling, machine learning, and big data technologies. They play a critical role in fields like finance, healthcare, technology, and government, where data-driven insights are key to decision-making.
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals: Graduates contribute to advancing medical research and drug development through sophisticated data analytics.
- Finance and Insurance: Graduates are sought after for their ability to analyze risk and predict trends.
- Tech Companies and Startups: Graduates are valued for their expertise in developing algorithms and optimizing data usage. The versatile skill set of graduates opens doors to diverse and exciting career paths, from data analysis and business intelligence to artificial intelligence and machine learning roles. The increasing reliance on data across sectors ensures not only a variety of job opportunities but also the potential for lucrative careers, highlighting the essential role and high employability of data scientists in shaping the future of a data-centric global economy.
Other:
The program is aimed at students who have previously completed an undergraduate degree with significant mathematical or statistical content and who wish to pursue postgraduate studies to a master level. The University of Birmingham Careers Network offers a unique careers guidance service tailored to each academic subject area, providing expert advice, exclusive work experience opportunities, mentoring, global internships, and placements. The Careers Network also provides one-to-one support with CVs and job applications.
- Annual tuition fee for 2024/25 _£10,530 - UK students £27,270 - International Students_
- All international applicants to this course will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 on receipt of an offer, to secure their place.
