Master big social data with an online MSc in Data Analytics and Social Statistics


If you are looking to advance your career in a social data-driven field, the online MSc in Data Analytics and Social Statistics from The University of Manchester can help you become a sought-after data analyst.

This part-time, flexible master’s enables working professionals to gain prestigious qualification while balancing work and personal commitments.

Incorporating data collection, analysis, and presentation, with acknowledgement of big data and machine learning, this course will ensure you are at the forefront of developments in social data analysis.

Multidisciplinary and practical
The programme cuts across disciplines including biodata, health, social, business, education, and other forms of data.

Throughout this course, you will learn to carry out advanced statistical modelling and create dynamic data visualisations to show new insights from a variety of real-world datasets.

The programme covers the use of key software packages including R and RStudio, which are free and increasingly popular amongst data scientists. 

Learn data's entire journey
During your studies you will be exposed to all the stages of working with data from data collection, importing, wrangling and visualisation to analysis and presentation.

You will learn how to use popular analytics methods such as machine learning, structural equation modelling and hierarchical models as well as design and critical assessment of data collection procedures.

World-renowned faculty
 
By joining The University of Manchester, you will gain insights from leading experts in social science and interdisciplinary research, and specialists in areas like population studies, health and lifestyles, socioeconomics, data science, social networks, and survey methodology. 
 
Apply today and transform your career: Our next intake starts in September 2025.
 
Secure your 10% tuition fee reduction: Apply by 30 June 2025 to qualify.
 
The University of Manchester alumni?
Get a 15% discount.
 
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