Data Analytics for Government (MSc)

About this course

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.

Careers

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the specialist skills and knowledge to conduct professional statistical work within government, either in the UK or overseas.

You’ll be able to specialise further in your current organisation or take on a fresh challenge with a new employer.

Many of the skills taught on the programme, such as survey methods and data analysis, are also in great demand by employers outside government.

Data analysis skills are in demand in sectors such as:

• education
• the environment
• finance
• forensics
• health
• market research
• transportation