MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology with Advanced Practice

The MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology (with Advanced Practice) at Northumbria University, Newcastle programme is created to train students with the skills needed to analyse, manage, and use different types of data effectively. It is designed for graduates in quantitative subjects or those with computing experience in a business setting. 

The course provides a better understanding of Big Data and cloud computing to help students address real-world challenges. The course covers taught subjects including principles of data science, computational and statistical methods, programming in Python and R, advanced databases, and machine learning. 

Students will learn skills in data visualisation and project management, using both theory and practical learning to apply modern analytical techniques to business data, allowing a 12-week work placement or a group consultancy project.

Northumbria University, London Campus, offers education that is important to the modern business landscape and the campus is located in a well-known area of the city, putting students close to global and national companies. The university prepares students for their professional careers through different resources, support, and practical experience.

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes beyond the course mentioned, in fields such as Business, Computing, Project Management, and Cybersecurity, all created to prepare students with the knowledge and abilities needed for success in their chosen careers.

Candidates are encouraged to apply online and submit their supporting documents. A relevant personal statement and academic or employer reference may be required.

Grade Requirements 

• Candidates should normally have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a quantitative subject such as computer/information science, engineering, maths, or statistics. 
• The university also accepts applicants without a degree in an appropriate field if they have professional work experience.

English Proficiency 

• Candidates need an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component. 
• PTE and TOEFL are accepted.

The MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology (with Advanced Practice) from Northumbria University, international students’ tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is £23,950.

Northumbria University offers different scholarships for international students, including the Northumbria International Scholarship, which offers a £3,000 fee reduction for eligible postgraduate students starting in September 2025 or January 2026. The university also offers an Alumni Discount of 20% on tuition fees for graduates pursuing postgraduate studies, as well as country-specific bursaries, such as a £6,000 fee discount for Nigerian students. Additionally, the Wubbleyou Scholarship provides £2,000 for a student studying Artificial Intelligence, Computing, or Data Science at the Newcastle Upon Tyne Campus. The university further participates in prestigious scholarship programs, including Commonwealth Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships, and encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities.

Graduates of the MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology (with Advanced Practice) programme can become:

• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Data and Analytics Manager

Admission to the MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology (with Advanced Practice)  programme is applied directly through the University’s online application portal. We at AHZ can assist you with your application process.