MSc in Data Science

In 2020 the University of Essex launched its first MSc in Social Data Science in collaboration with ecda to build additional capacity in data science within the Essex system.

The Master of Science degree is delivered by the University’s Department of Government, the number one Politics Department in the UK.

The course equips future social scientists with a range of skills in advanced data science and artificial intelligence that will enable them to undertake social sciences research, making use of increasingly large and complex data sets. This degree provides an introduction and solid foundation in data science with emphasis on big data, new forms of data, and computational methods to work with such data.

Dr Alex Quiroz Flores, Chief Scientific Adviser to Essex County Council, and Deputy Director of the Business and Local Government Data Research Centre, University of Essex and member of ecda said: “This type of course enables data colleagues within Essex and nationally to continue their professional development and apply valuable data skills to some of the complex challenges facing us now and in the future.”

The MSc supports ecda's ambitions to build analytical capacity across Essex organisations, extend our collective capabilities and establish excellence through collaboration, and we will not stop here.

The University of Essex will continue to work with ecda to create more learning and development opportunities to introduce new data and analytical training programmes that support different professional journeys.

 

Updated 15/09/22