MSc Data Analytics

In my opinion, the MSc Data Analytics is a very complete course that is aimed at students from all backgrounds. There were engineers, chemists, business graduates and mathematicians. In terms of training, it is a very practical degree. Strathclyde teach you what you are going to have to apply in jobs related to data analysis. The training ranges from teaching the most commonly used software in business, such as R and Python, to the most advanced Machine Learning or Deep Learning algorithms.

In addition, something that really caught my attention was a module called ‘Data Analytics in Practice’ in which representatives from companies such as EY or Glasgow City Council present case studies and challenging projects to the students. This class involves students working on real projects that may arise in their future work. You learn from experts in the field who work in leading companies.

The University has many contacts and offers, in addition to a good education, many opportunities for the future. Every year the course is attended by guest speakers who share their valuable experiences with the students. The University is very international and you share classes with people from all countries, from Europeans to Indians, Chinese to Americans. Staff are also very efficient in dealing with any problems you may have and give a lot of help to students.

As I said before, ‘Data Analytics in Practice’ is one of the classes that caught my attention in this programme. It gives you the opportunity to make real contacts with workers from leading companies around the world and to apply the knowledge you learnt during the classes to real projects. Moreover, by working in teams you can see first-hand what your role is like within the team, where you need to improve or which role you best fit in. It also included presenting projects in front of the client, which gave students practice in public speaking.