Course summary
Overview Governments, organisations, and industries worldwide are seeking professionals who can leverage data to make informed, sustainable decisions to help meet global challenges. This has resulted in a significant increase in demand for skilled data scientists with knowledge of the environmental sciences, a trend that is expected to continue. Our cutting-edge MSc in Data Science for Environmental Science is designed to prepare you to become a highly qualified data scientist. This one-year Master’s course will equip you with proficiency in analysing environmental data, a skill applicable to a wide range of careers in both the public and private sectors, as well as in research. You’ll receive an excellent grounding in practical and theoretical aspects of data mining, Python, and statistics, with the opportunity to tailor your degree through modules in quantitative environmental sciences and modelling. Additionally, you’ll also have the flexibility to choose the focus of your dissertation. At UEA, you’ll be part of the School of Environmental Sciences, which has made significant global contributions over the past 50 years and has been honoured with the Queen's Award. Our large, internationally recognised school is known for its holistic, interdisciplinary, and solution-oriented research aimed at addressing the environmental challenges of the 21st century and securing a sustainable future. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, we ranked 4th overall for research quality in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences in the UK, with 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or excellent. Upon graduation, you’ll possess a wealth of knowledge, prestigious connections, and valuable research experience, giving you a competitive edge in your career or further studies. Our alumni have successfully secured positions with government organisations (e.g., Environment Agencies, national meteorological offices) and global consultancy firms, while others have chosen to pursue PhD research. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
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Assessment method
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
Entry requirements
DEGREE CLASSIFICATION: Honours degree - 2.1 DEGREE SUBJECT: Computing, Mathematics or related subject that indicates an ability in Maths, Statistics, Data Handling or Database Manipulation. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be able to demonstrate some programming experience either in qualifications or work experience
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with 6.0 in all components |
English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):   Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £11000 | Whole course |
England | £11000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £11000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £11000 | Whole course |
Wales | £11000 | Whole course |
International | £22900 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
UEA offers a limited number of scholarships for International students of up to 50 per cent of the value of tuition fees; these awards are based on academic merit.
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ