General Description
The Center for Philosophy, Science, and Policy (CPSP) at the Marche Polytechnic University invites applications for the Master in “Statistics, Data Intelligence, and the Foundations of the Sciences”.
The Master aims to fill a gap in the Data Science and STEM fields by integrating theoretical tools and empirical methods for an educated approach to data analysis, scientific experimentation, use of simulation tools in scientific inference and forecasting, as well as evaluation of evidence for policy purposes. The uniqueness of the Master’s training offer is linked to three aspects:
- The integration of courses on advanced data analysis and inferential techniques (machine learning, deep learning, AI), as well as tutorials on some of the most widespread data processing tools (Python, STATA, R, Matlab), with courses dedicated to the foundations of the scientific method, epistemology, and philosophy of science. A particular focus is directed towards the theoretical foundations of the scientific methods.
- Emphasis on the distinction between pure “truth-conducive” aims and strategic goals at play in scientific practice. Formal analysis of strategic interactions in the scientific ecosystem as well as political and economic analysis of science in society. Identification of the various scientific sub-systems (scientific, governmental, socio-economic institutions and society at large) and their joint work within broader socio-economic structures.
- Policy-making and the role of scientific evidence in decision-making, both personal and collective, with particular attention to the debate on the so-called “Evidence-based policy” and the related political and civil implications.
The Master is aimed at students and scholars from both the human sciences and STEM disciplines, but also at professionals who want to enrich their skills in the field of data analysis, science epistemology, and evidence-based policy.
The master is fully in English and takes one year to complete.
The master allows for enrollment as a regular student or an auditor. Regular students are required to attend 70% of the lectures in person and receive a master degree after successful completion of the program. Auditors are not obligated to attend lectures in person and receive a certificate of participation instead of the degree. Course materials such as video recordings of the lectures will be available online. There will also be opportunities for online interactions, including Q&A sessions.
Deadline for application: 24th of June
The deadline to submit the application for this year has passed, but a new call for applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will soon be open and we are accepting informal expressions of interest on an ongoing basis. Please send your expression of interest to: michalpsikorski@gmail.com
University website of the program (contains forms and admission details): https://www.univpm.it/Entra/Didattica/Master_Universitari/Master_in_Statistics_Data_Intelligence_and_the_Foundations_of_the_Sciences_1/L/1
Regulations: https://www.univpm.it/Entra/Engine/RAServeFile.php/f/REGOLAMENTO_MASTER_SDIFS_EN.pdf
Admission regulations (guidelines for application): https://www.univpm.it/Entra/Engine/RAServeFile.php/f/Admission_regulations_Master_Statistics_2025-26.pdf
Guidelines for online registration and enrollment procedure: https://www.univpm.it/Entra/Engine/RAServeFile.php/f/Guidelines_for_registration_and_enrolment_R.pdf
Venue and time:
Polytechnic University of the Marche, Ancona, October 2025 – July 2026.
Program
The master is divided into a winter and a summer semester, each consisting of two parts A and B. The first part of the master, part A of the winter semester, starts in the second half of the October 2025.
Part A Winter Semester
Part B Winter Semester
Part A Summer Semester
Part B Summer Semester
The City
Ancona is a captivating city situated along the stunning Adriatic coast, renowned for its abundance of natural and cultural splendor, as well as its exceptional cuisine and wines. It is conveniently located in central Italy and is well connected via public transport, making it a perfect starting point for trips to both northern and southern Italy. For more information, please visit https://anconatourism.it/en/.
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