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Master of Big Data Analytics Work Experience
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year masters with a work-experience year in storing, mining and modelling big data.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Big Data Analytics (Work Experience) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to introduction to programming for big data
- data analytics tools
- techniques
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Data analyst roles in organisations that seek data skills (specific roles not listed)
Curriculum
- Two-year masters including a postgraduate work experience diploma and work experience project. Modules include introduction to programming for big data
- data analytics tools and techniques
- advanced programming for big data
- research skills for computing
- an advanced data management project and a computing research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours degree (usually 2.2 or above) or equivalent
- some courses need a subject-related degree or professional experience.
Accepted academic background
First degree, equivalent professional qualification, HND/higher education diploma with substantial work experience, or recognised pre-masters course (https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/apply/postgraduate/entry-requirements)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 64
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £10,515 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Digital Technologies |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is £10,515 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 64, IELTS Academic 6.

