📖Program Curriculum

The MSc Mathematics and Data Science is taught by the Division of Computing Science and Mathematics in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. You'll learn from lectures and practical labs during the Autumn and Spring semesters. During the Autumn and Spring semesters this course covers:

statistical analysis techniques for small and large datasets (MATPMD1)
basic and advanced programming using R Matlab and Python (multiple modules)
building and analysing mathematical models of real-life systems (MATPMD3)
mathematical analysis of data networks e.g. social media networks (MATPMD2)
mathematical optimisation and computer-based search algorithms and Artificial Intelligence (MATPMD4)
data analytics and machine learning (ITNPBD6)
relational and non-relational databases* (ITNPBD3)
cluster computing* (ITNPBD7)
*Optional modules for students starting in October.

In the summer semester you will carry out a research dissertation project on an application of your choice. The project may be part of a cutting-edge research project at the university it could be of your own design or as part of a placement or consultancy project for a company where possible. Past placements include Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park NHS Tesco Bank and Filament – a data science start-up. (Many of these are arranged through the Data Lab for scholarship holders.)

Please note that for those interested in a January start the duration of the course will be 21 months. For example students starting in January 2023 will graduate in November 2024. This decision was made to allow students to learn flexibly and enhance other skills during the summer months when teaching is not available.

Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.

There are four options for this course:

Starting September full time (Stirling Campus)
Year 1 Autumn semester
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Statistics for Data Science (MATPMD1) 10 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Networks & Graph Theory (MATPMD2) 10 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Representing and Manipulating Data (ITNPBD2) 20 credits
Compulsory module

Module Credits
Commercial and Scientific Applications (ITNPBD4) 20 credits

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

21,845 GBP per year

21,845 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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