Data Scientists vs Data Analysts: What's the Difference? (UK)

[@LeonLokk]

Thanks for watching! Do you agree with these differences? 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Responsibilities 1:50 - Salary 3:50 - Qualifications 5:03 - Skills

[@isam789]

Really informative, clean and concise video. Looking to enter a career in data, and this video is extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@LeonLokk]

Great to hear, Isam! And good luck on your journey :)

[@ElohoCodes]

It’s definitely possible to become a data scientist without a masters and no experience. I did a 9 week data science Bootcamp and I have a degree in Electronic Engineering. I previously worked in construction as a Quantity Surveyor and I got a job as machine learning scientist 3 months after completing the book camp

[@adayarmas2010]

May I ask which bootcam did you complete?

[@bonnymeister10]

About the salary, you provided the averages from Glassdoor and Indeed, but is that what they really are in the market?

[@stellasoneye3357]

Thanks for this, I found it really helpful.

[@LeonLokk]

Thanks Stella! Glad you found it helpful :D

[@yawantwi8050]

Very good informative knowledge keep on the vlog

[@LeonLokk]

Thank you Yaw! Happy you found it useful!

[@malekcats]

Hey Can I do Master's in Data Science from UK and do job as a Data Analyst for some experience and than switch to Data Science

[@ryanb01]

i know you mentioned you can get a DS role through experience being a DA, how many years of experience do you think that process would need?

[@LeonLokk]

I've seen people go from an analyst to data scientist in 2 or 3 years. but some people take longer. It really depends on what you're exposed to at work. If there's already a bunch of data scientists that you get to work with, then I'd imagine it'd be much quicker to progress.

[@ryanb01]

@@LeonLokk thanks mate for your opinion, not too keen in going back to uni while working as well as the ridiculous fees, I’ll probably play the long game with this 😂

[@LeonLokk]

No worries! Going back to uni definitely isn't for everyone, so I get that 🙂

[@charmz7170]

I got a 2.2 in CS (admittedly didn't try hard enough) and been thinking of doing a Masters in Data Science but im not 100% on it. I'll be real and say I'm doing the DS masters to make up for the 2.2, despite being more interested in Data Analytics and rather get a job in that but I have doubts that I can land one with a 2.2 in London(I live in London and I have no previous work experience). How hard would you say a Data Science masters is in general? (I know it depends on the Uni) What would you do if you were in my position? I am genuinely lost at the moment and only have a few days to decide if I want to go forward with the DS Masters 😭

[@yvetteace7878]

Heey what did you decide on

[@sachinkapase9218]

Needful information for freshers who are going to study masters in Data Science in UK . Please make more videos topics related, how to get into the job after masters and how to approach to it as a fresher.

[@LeonLokk]

Many thanks, Sachin! I'll definitely add those suggestions to my list of videos to make. Always appreciate the feedback :)

[@anushka3145]

I am planning to do MSc in data science. I want to know does UK have good job opportunity for this profile?

[@LeonLokk]

I'm biased but yes, I think it's useful to have in the UK. If you can also add some interesting projects in your own time, I think the data science master's is a great thing to have to complement your CV.

[@JoaoVictor-zq9tj]

Is it possible to get a data analyst job without any degree?

[@LeonLokk]

Yes, it's certainly possible. However, it would require much more work experience and you'll most likely end up as an analyst in the same industry.

[@henrytackie285]

is the salary gross income or net income

[@LeonLokk]

It's gross income.

[@mikel488]

So the goal is to get a data science job with the higher salary but really have it be a data analyst role “in disguise”? Got it 😂

[@LeonLokk]

Haha yep, sadly that's the case for many companies!