Master of Science - Mathematics and Data Science

The field of Data Science has seen rapid growth in recent years, with vast amounts of data now being generated by major companies and service providers.

At the same time, it’s recognised that there’s a shortage of qualified analysts, both in the UK and globally, to make the most of this data. Crucially, there’s now a shortage of mathematics graduates with the data analysis skills needed to meet the demands of industry.

Our MSc Mathematics and Data Science is one of the first courses to link the two key areas of mathematics and data science, making it uniquely positioned to help students meet this demand.

The course will provide the students with a solid foundation in the mathematical analysis of data-driven systems and help them develop their computing skills to apply the techniques they learn on a large scale. The students will learn the techniques used to approach data using computational analysis and understand the mathematics underpinning these techniques.

Stirling is a member of The Data Lab, an Innovation Centre that aims to develop the data science talent and skills required by industry in Scotland. It facilitates industry involvement and collaboration, and provides funding and resources for students.