Data Analytics
Entry requirements
Degree and experience
Normally a 2:2 degree in a subject area with a substantial quantitative element (for example, maths, statistics, computer science, engineering, economics). Alternatively a 2:1 degree in any subject area will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate some familiarity with and aptitude for mathematics and statistics concepts and methods.
Claims for the accreditation of prior (experiential) learning will also be considered.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Developed to meet the demand for data science professionals, our postgraduate Data Analytics course enables you to effectively structure, analyse and gain insight from a wide range of complex data across different industries.
Your learning is informed by current business developments through case studies looking at real-world data sets, research questions and scenarios. You have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with our industry partners, and can also use your own data, project ideas and industry links.
You will develop a skill set in specialist data analytics and associated software, quantitative methods and techniques, and business intelligence. Our staff are experts in their field and you have the chance to develop your knowledge in specialist areas where we have ongoing research and expertise, such as sequential forecasting, natural language processing and image processing.
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional wanting to gain data analysis skills, this course is available on a full or part-time basis to help you manage your studies around other commitments.
Full-time students also have the option to add work experience to their masters through a year’s paid placement in industry.
Information for international students
English language requirement: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.
Fees and funding
Scholarships, bursaries and loans
We offer a range of scholarships for postgraduate students. Bursaries and loans may also be available to you.
Find out more about postgraduate fees and funding.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24-72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time24-72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24-72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
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- Course enquiries
- Phone
- 01273 644644