Big Data Analytics

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.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Develop skills in big data technologies, analytics and industry-standard software to work at the forefront of this rapidly expanding industry.

• Learn to use industry-leading software including SAS, R, Python and the Apache HaDoop Ecosystem
• Obtain knowledge of data storage, data mining and statistical modelling techniques
• Study aspects related to the distribution and integration of data
• Gain up to twelve months real-world experience through the two-year work experience route

This course has been developed in consultation with industry to produce graduates equipped to work with the large amounts of data now common to many businesses.