MSc Big Data Analytics
Course overview
MSc Big Data Analytics at the University of Derby is a full-time Master’s programme of study (180 credits) designed for graduates from STEM degrees and for current professionals in Analytics and Data Science, and provides students with deep knowledge and a critical understanding of the major issues and concepts in today’s data-driven business and scientific environments.
Students will have a solid foundation in analysis and assessment of data extracted from structured and unstructured big-data sets, learn techniques and use software tools to extract, manage, analyse, and visualise large volumes of data, supported by the university’s partnership with industry software providers. Modules such as Natural Language Processing, Statistical Techniques, and Processing Big Data will be studied.
The programme is taught through lectures, tutorials, laboratories, individual work, seminars, and presentations with assessments provided across all modules to enable feedback at each stage, and will include coursework, written exams, research projects, and a dissertation/thesis.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- To be considered for MSc Big Data Analytics, candidates must have an undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics subject, or a closely related discipline with significant mathematical content.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds will normally need to demonstrate proficiency in English, for example, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 or its equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill area.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Big Data Analytics from the University of Derby may work in positions like:
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Data Analyst
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Big Data Engineer
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Business Intelligence Consultant
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Data Scientist
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Analytics Manager
Cost of study
For the 2026/2027 academic year, international students are required to pay £17,500 for the full MSc Big Data Analytics in the University of Derby The fee is reviewed annually and may change in the next session.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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