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Data Analytics for Government MSc

Oxford Brookes University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Wheatley Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    20-SEP-21

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Overview

Combine computing, statistical and mathematical skills and deal with the challenges of our modern data-driven society with our MSc Data Analytics for Government.

With recent developments in digital technology, society has entered the era of 'big data'. The UK Government recognises big data as one of the eight great technologies. It has priorities for funding and research and will have a pivotal role in rebuilding and strengthening the economy.

We have structured this course in conjunction with the Office for National Statistics. Specifically for employees of all public sector bodies in the UK. You will develop skills in state-of-the-art methods and techniques related to data analytics. And you will cover cutting-edge areas in data analytics, including:

  • data science and big data models
  • advanced machine learning (with AI)
  • statistical programming
  • distributed systems (cloud, Hadoop, Spark)
  • data visualisation
  • statistics in government
  • time series.

Career prospects

This programme allows graduates to undertake a wide range of roles in data science. Common careers in this area are as:

  • data engineers
  • business analysts
  • data managers
  • machine learning practitioners
  • data scientists.

Application deadline

30 June 2021

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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

  • University League Table

    48th

  • Campus address

    Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BP, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    63rd out of 113 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    112 50%

    89th

    10

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90 90%

    30th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.70 74%

    99th

    2

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