Data Analytics MSc

Our Master's course is designed to meet the demand for a new kind of IT specialist with the skills and knowledge in data science.

The total demand in ‘big data’ users is set to rise to around 644,000 across all industries. More connectivity means more data and UK companies are leading the way in collecting, processing and understanding it. It’s estimated that 31,000 people work in specialist big data roles in the UK and the talent pipeline, together with demand, should see that increase by 243% over the next 5 years.*

In order to address these demands, given the large amount of data collected by all kinds of organisations, graduates of the course aims to equip graduates with an understanding of:

• statistics
• data mining techniques
• big data and associated file systems
• data visualisation

Our aim is for you to graduate from this course with the ability to combine this knowledge to provide solutions to novel problems associated with the organisation and the analysis of data.

The course seeks to develop the ability to critically evaluate existing and emerging Data Science technology, apply knowledge, understanding and analytical and design skills in support of analytical and big data problems

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

• A BSc or BEng Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualification in any subject.
• Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

We would expect to see graduates progress to careers in all sectors, such as finance, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government and education. Typical job roles would include, business intelligence, data assurance, quality, finance and sales.
You could also go on to further study and the University has many options available for postgraduate research which may interest you.