'I think the January placements are a brilliant way of helping the students apply the things they have learnt in their first semester in the real world, and help get an idea about ways things work in an office. I feel it makes the course unique when compared to similar courses offered in other universities.'

'Unlike what is suggested by the title of the programme, this programme is not only for prospective data analysts as it provides a high level of competencies across the data science umbrella. The global demand for greater utility of data, for organisations large and small, means this programme is suited for applicants from all domains.'

'The Data Analytics in Practice class was a great way to apply the skills learned in class to real issues. Presenting to the clients was a great experience and a great opportunity to get advice and make contacts with people in the industry, which even resulted in job and summer project opportunities in some cases.'

'The Becoming an Effective Business Analyst module has been a particularly valuable part of the course. It runs over both semesters and is exclusively case study based. Three times a semester, a client will come in and outline some work they need completed. As consultants, we are then tasked with applying our skills to help solve this problem as best we can.'

'I have felt like every class I took taught me skills that I will be able to use in the workplace. Since the course was split across three departments, I developed a broad range of skills which will help me in the future; from technical skills to the ability to work and present directly to clients. I would absolutely recommend to anyone interested in a career which is remotely related to numbers/programming/analysis to sign up for this course.'

'From reading the course’s name, you would think you need to be a good programmer to do it. Well, I came into the course with limited to no programming experience, and I’m finishing the program being, I believe, proficient in Python, R and SQL. The course is well structured for people who have no programming experience and would really like to get into the data world.'

'The lectures are interesting and have a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. Besides the research activities, we have sessions with companies involved, which is an essential part of a consulting course. Although we do not have an apprenticeship in our intake, we still can build networks with the companies.'

'During the course there are many opportunities for students to do both individual and group coursework. These are great opportunities for you to develop skills such as teamwork and independent working. I strongly recommend taking these opportunities as seriously as you can to understand your ability to develop yourself.'