Course Comparison

Course
MSc Environmental Consultancy MSc Data Science and Business Analytics
Award
Master of Science - MSc Master of Science - MSc
Duration
1 year 1 year
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time, Part-time route available Full-time, Part-time route available
Placement
- -
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Entry requirements
UK/EU
You will normally be a graduate with an upper second class (2:1) degree or higher from an environmental, geographical, chemistry, marine, geology or biological subject discipline who is looking for environmental sector training. If you apply with a 2:2 and relevant environmental management experience, this would also be acceptable.
Equally, you could be a graduate from related disciplines who have worked within the environmental sector and is looking to gain a specialist qualification. If you apply without recent formal qualifications you may still be accepted.
INTERNATIONAL
If you are an overseas applicant you can check the comparability of your qualifications with the UK equivalent through Ecctis, who provide an advisory service.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office. 
The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in any discipline. Computer appreciation is expected by students on this course.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
If English is not your mother tongue 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in any element in a secure English language test.
The University of Plymouth offers pre-sessional English language courses if you do not have this.
Prior knowledge of data analysis or statistics and/or work experience are not necessary.