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Online masters in Data Science

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
Original post by 99zardoz
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

Hiya @99zardoz !
It's great that you are considering the University of Essex to presue your studies.

You are more than welcome to contact our faculty and teachers directly on Unibuddy and ask them specific questions about the degree you are planning to apply.

Chat to our staff and students | University of Essex

If you have any more questions don't hesitate in contacting me.
Best,
Cat-Essex Official Rep😃
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Original post by EssexOfficialRep
Hiya @99zardoz !
It's great that you are considering the University of Essex to presue your studies.
You are more than welcome to contact our faculty and teachers directly on Unibuddy and ask them specific questions about the degree you are planning to apply.
Chat to our staff and students | University of Essex
If you have any more questions don't hesitate in contacting me.
Best,
Cat-Essex Official Rep😃


Thanks. I have spoken to the someone in admissions with some queries about the course content and they are going to pass them on to the subject team.

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