MSc Big Data (Online) at University of Stirling

Programme overview

MSc Big Data (Online) is a 100% online, two-year part-time Masters in big data technology and advanced analytics, delivered by video lectures, live webinars and online course materials.

Duration: MSc part-time: 24 months | Intake: October 2026, October 2027 | Study mode: part-time (online) | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Python scripting, big databases and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4J), cluster computing with Hadoop, Spark, Hive and MapReduce, machine learning and data visualisation (Python, Orange, ScikitLearn), data analytics and statistics with R, culminating in a Big Data project.

Career pathways

Careers in banking and finance, data-driven marketing, health, engineering, data journalism and GIS; roles such as lead data scientist, senior data engineer and big data engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent; applicants without these but with significant relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (exams before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,350 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part-time, annual rate Source

International applicants: GBP 6,350 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part-time, annual rate Source

Intake: October 2026, October 2027

Duration: MSc part-time: 24 months

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