Data Science and Analytics MSc
Cardiff University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 185 graduates of Data Science and Analytics MSc and other courses in History at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £24000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £27000 | £18500 - £28500 | £22500 - £36000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24405 | £22643 | £27403 |
25-75 percentile range | £20545 - £28120 | £17457 - £28376 | £20781 - £35411 |
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Course Description
Acquire a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and develop your practical skills through exposure to real-world problems and datasets.
This course will equip students with a theoretical understanding and practical experience of applying methods drawn from data science and analytics. You will develop a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and applying modelling tools to help businesses and government organisations make better decisions.
On completion of the course, you will be well placed to progress into a variety of roles in data-intensive industries or a related research career.
This one-year degree falls under the umbrella of the Data Science Academy (DSA), run by the School of Computer Science and Informatics, in partnership with the School of Mathematics. You will benefit from the shared knowledge and skills of both Schools. However, your degree will still be run by the School of Mathematics.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Data Science and Analytics MSc at Cardiff University
20% | Administrative occupations |
18% | Sales occupations |
9% | Finance Professionals |
7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
4% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Information Technology Professionals |
4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
**Typically, you will need to have either: **
a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as engineering, mathematics or science, or an equivalent international degree.
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
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Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #3
- #32
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #57
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #251
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #351
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- Mathematics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About Cardiff University
Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Data Science Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 83% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £27000 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27000 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science MSc | The University of Warwick | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Data Science Msci (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science with Applied Business Informatics with Foundation Year Msci (Hons) | University of Keele | - | - | - | - | - | - | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
Applied Data Science MSc (PG) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £10000 | £21700 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science MSc MSc | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9860 | £17500 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time | |
Master of Data Science (Social Analytics) MSc | Durham University | - | - | - | £13500 | £31500 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Data Science MSc (PG) | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £10500 | £15300 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023