Course Comparison

Course
MSc Data Science and Environmental Intelligence MSc Data Science and Business Analytics
Award
Master of Science - MSc Master of Science - MSc
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time, Part-time route available Full-time, Part-time route available
Placement
(+ optional placement) -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Entry requirements
An honours degree (a second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g., BSc Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Earth Science, Marine Science, Ocean Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Computing, Chemistry) OR overseas equivalent. If you apply with a degree in a none-related subject this will also be considered. If you apply without recent formal qualifications, but with relevant industry experience you will also be considered.
A minimum grade C in English Language at GCSE level OR a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any component.
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. Computer appreciation is expected by students on this course.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .
If English is not your mother tongue 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in any element in a secure English language test.
The University of Plymouth offers pre-sessional English language courses if you do not have this.
Prior knowledge of data analysis or statistics and/or work experience are not necessary.