Big Data Analytics (Work Experience)

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,100 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Big Data Analytics (Work Experience)

About

Course summary

Learn how to use industry relevant software.
Explore SAS, R, Python and the Apache Hadoop Ecosystem.
Gain knowledge of how to store, mine and statistically model data.
Understand how to use machine learning and AI to analyse large datasets.
Study topics related to the management, distribution and integration of data.

On this course, you’ll undertake a complete end-to-end business intelligence process within big data analytics. This includes data mining, transforming and reporting on data – with a focus of interpreting the information in a business context – preparing you to pursue a career in a sector with high demand for workers.

Develop your skills in managing, analysing, visualising and interpreting data for today’s data-driven industries, with a masters qualification to enhance your employability.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree in computing, computer science, maths or statistics or other relevant areas or equivalent.

We consider your application if you do not have a relevant degree but have at least one year's direct work experience in computing or a relevant area. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

Non-native speakers of English need an IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent). If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English level.

Career

Future careers

Our MSc in big data analytics is designed to enhance your data analysis skills – providing new personal insights and skill development to help you advance your career. You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and experience that modern organisations seek from their data analysts.

Previous graduates have gone on to develop successful careers in senior roles – in a wide range of opportunities across the world, in fields such as: