MSc Big Data Analytics at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The MSc Big Data Analytics course will provide you with an insight into areas of data mining, big data management, and advanced statistics. You will develop in-depth practical skills through using tools and techniques from the forefront of the emerging field of data analytics. You will use these to effectively model complex organisational requirements and propose suitable solutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Computing | Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time; 20 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Modern Optimisation, Applied Statistics, Advanced Databases, Big Data Management and Analytics, Data Mining, Web Social Media Analytics and Visualisation, Individual Master’s Project, Professional Placement.

Career pathways

This course is suitable for undergraduates and those who have worked in the industry but do not have the recognised qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Computing or a computing-related subject with a substantial element of programming. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months (with Professional Placement) full-time; 20 months part-time

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