Data Analytics for Government (MSc)

Award
Master of Science
Typical Offer
2:1 degree View full entry requirements
Duration
1 to 5 years
Course Type
Full-time
Campus
Highfield
Next course starts
September 2025

About this course

Develop the specialist skills and knowledge to carry out official statistics work on this flexible Data Analytics for Government MSc at the University of Southampton. Learn the survey methods and social data analysis skills to work for the UK government, an overseas government, or a non government organisation conducting large-scale statistical or analytical work.  

This UK social data science master’s course is ideal if you are currently working in official statistics or the Government Statistical Service (GSS).

You'll strengthen and update your professional skills and knowledge of survey methods, data science and data analysis. 

Compulsory topics you’ll cover include: 

  • the use of statistical software, such as R and Python, for data manipulation, analysis and simulation 
  • dealing with administrative and big data sources 
  • the scope and organisation of official statistics 
  • statistical acts and codes and practice 

You’ll be able to fit the course to your personal interests or career plans through a range of specialist optional modules.

Flexible study

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

  • a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2-5 years

You can also choose to study any of the course modules as part of continuing professional development (CPD). If you later apply for the part-time master's, you can transfer up to 4 modules onto your academic record as part of the Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Course lead

Your course leader is Dr Angela Luna Hernamdez

Course location

This course is based at Highfield.

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.