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Data Analytics Track

The Data Analytics Track (DAT) is a combination of existing courses at SSE and is open to all MSc students. Upon the successful completion of the coursework, a note regarding the completion of the Data Analytics Track will be included on the degree certificate.

Have a look at the steps below to understand what you would need to do to get the Data Analytics Track note on your degree certificate. If you have any questions regarding this track, feel free to contact our MSc admissions team directly.

Please note that you are not able to apply for both the Data Analytics Track certificate and the Sustainability Track certificate. These tracks cannot be combined.

Step 1: Take a preparatory course in the programming language for the track

The Data Analytics Track is being remade for the intake 2024 and beyond, entailing an upcoming change from the programming language R to Python. More information about how to fulfil step 1 will be available as soon as the new track structure is ready.

Step 2: Besides having the required knowledge of programming, you also need to pass a set number of DAT courses from a stipulated list

At present, these courses are part of the track, although this arrangement might be subject to change.

More information about the courses that are part of the track will be available as soon as the new track structure is ready.