Hi
I am looking for an online masters in Data Science. I have worked in software development for 27 years (.net, C# etc) and have a bachelor's in Physics although i haven't done much Physics or Maths since I graduated in 1996. Hopefully this will be a suitable background although I welcome any thoughts.
I am not working right now so am looking to get some part-time work and do the course in 12-18 months if I can.
My main question is about courses in the UK.
I have narrowed it down to
University of Essex - my concern here is the description of the modules in the online blurb lacks detail. Has anyone got any experience with this course? Is there plenty of stats , python/R coding and solid technical content? The fees seems quite low for this which is great if its a decent course.
University of London (Goldsmith's) - the content seems good but the fees are higher. I do like the pay per module flexibility. Do we have any students/ alumni of this one who could comment?
Cambridge - data science career accelerator. Not a masters at all its a shorter 20 week course. It does seem well set up though and the shorter length/lower fees certainly appeal. Has anyone here done it ? Is there enough technical content to get a job as a data scientist?
Thank you all in advance- any blunt views welcome