Data Analytics

Entry requirements

2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or higher in a mathematical, scientific or analytical discipline.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Data Analytics increasingly fulfils a crucial role for businesses and organisations in every sector, from cyber security to retail. Our MSc course is on the pulse of recent advancements in the field, enabling you to acquire the comprehensive and advanced knowledge of advanced topics and methods in computer science, mathematics and engineering that is crucial to a future role in ‘big data’.

You’ll study modules covering topics such as data mining and agent-based systems, and your learning experience will be enriched by our strong links with international industry. While completing your dissertation, you can choose to be paired with an industry mentor who will help you to further explore your professional interests.

Our graduates meet the increasing demand for experienced data analysts, going on to find employment within a variety of organisations in industry, government and academia.

Information for international students

For guidance on English language requirements, please visit our website.

Fees and funding

There are several funding opportunities available for students applying for this course. These include external awards, wider University awards and departmental scholarships. Details can be found here: Postgraduate fees and funding

Qualification and course duration

MSc

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