Big Data Analytics

This online big data analytics programme will provide you with a specialist qualification in an area of computing which has seen rapid growth and had a transformational effect across many different industries and sectors. The programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both the technology that supports big data analytics and the practical application of this technology in the context of business information and real-world problems.

The programme is delivered 100% online, making it perfectly suited to its subject matter, within an international virtual classroom that offers a unique global perspective. The content has been developed by experts from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Computer Science – an institution that is globally renowned for the strength of its research into computer science, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

The MSc programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.

Applicants should possess either:

• A degree in computer science or a closely related subject, equivalent to a 2:2 UK bachelor’s degree, coupled with two years’ relevant IT professional experience

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• Professional work experience and/or other prior qualifications, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.

If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national from a majority English-speaking country as defined by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

With an expected skills gap shortage in the industry, gaining a specialist qualification in big data analytics will help you to succeed in this constantly evolving field of computer science. Potential job titles include data scientist, big data consultant, machine learning engineer and research scientist.

Alongside the subject-specific knowledge you will gain during the programme, you will also develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and research. These will enhance your CV, allowing you to improve your career prospects and access more senior roles.