Data Analytics for Government (MSc)

at Cardiff University

You will study 120 credits of taught modules plus a research project module (60 credits) within the School of Mathematics and the School of Computer Science and Informatics.
 

Four core modules totalling 40 credits, covering fundamental subjects such as statistics, computational and data science and optimisation are combined with an additional 80 credits of optional modules in the taught stage. You then continue to complete the 60-credit dissertation research project over the Summer to achieve the full MSc in Data Analytics for Government.
 

Students looking for flexibility can begin by studying the core modules as standalone CPD units. You can then later move into the full MSc programme and have those modules credited as prior learning, enabling you to then complete the rest of the MSc programme.

Academic requirements: 

Typically, you will need to have either: 

• a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as mathematics, operational research, statistics, computer science, management science, economics, engineering or a suitable science degree, or an equivalent international degree
• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
• or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference. The reference must be from your employer to evidence that you currently work in an area relevant to the programme. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application. 
   

English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent. 
 

Application deadline:

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. 
 

Selection process: 

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will make you an offer. 

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £10,200
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £24,950
Deposit-£1,000

 

Additional costs
 

The University considers that the following costs do not need to be covered by Schools as they are either not essential or are basic costs that a student should be expected to cover themselves:

• Calculators

• General stationery

• Text books (assumed to be available in the library)

• Non-essential copying / printing.
   

If there are optional costs/fees to be covered by the student, these are not a requirement to pass the degree. The exception to this is the cost of printing and binding of the final dissertation for submission, which must be paid for by the student.
 

Will I need any specific equipment to study this course/programme?
 

We will provide equipment that is essential to the course. However, we recommend that you bring a laptop computer with appropriate software (e.g. word processing), USB or a hard drive, general stationery and some basic drawing equipment.

The skills you gain during the programme will equip you for a number of graduate roles in this field.