Behavioural and Data Science - MSc

University of Warwick Department of Psychology

Full time September MSc 1 year full-time Award winner

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About the course

Course overview

This course offers training in the foundations of psychology, decision-making, behavioural economics and behaviour change. It will also develop your understanding of state-of-the-art methods in data science and data analytics, focusing on statistical methods, machine learning, and data visualisation.

Entry Requirements

Degree in a relevant subject, e.g. Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, etc., equivalent to a UK 2:1 or greater i

Evidence of experience with programming in Python or R is also preferred.

Students should feel comfortable taking a mathematical approach to their thinking before they join the course.

The course includes long-form essay assignments and so students must have very good written communication skills in English.

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Where will I study?

University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a campus university with an established reputation for world-class teaching and research. We are listed as 67th in the QS World University Guide 2024, and highly ranked in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings. We provide a platform for the curious; we inspire, we excite, and we invigorate. This means as a student, you'll develop the agility of thinking and breadth of experience that will enable you to rise to any future challenges, and make a positive difference in the world.

We’ve won a FindAMasters and FindAPhD Postgrad Award!

As a previous winner of a Postgrad Award, our university community has been recognised for their excellence in, and dedication to, postgraduate education. Studying with us means you’ll be part of a supportive environment that has been celebrated for its achievements and positive impact on our postgraduate students.

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