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Study Details: MSc 1 to 5 years part-time
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.
You’ll need a 2:1 in a subject with some statistical methods content, such as:
If your degree doesn’t have any statistical content, we’ll ask you to show that you have the necessary background knowledge to the level of the Royal Statistical Society Higher Certificate in Statistics.
You should be currently employed in official statistics, but previous professional experience might be taken into account.
If you’re successful in your application to join this course, we’ll ask you to attend an introductory revision module covering basic maths and statistics before the course starts.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.
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:
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