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Gain hands-on experience of big data analytics, data mining and visualisation techniques using high-performance computer technology. Please note, if you’re applying for January 2027 entry, your course welcome starts on 25 January 2027. Teaching starts on the 1 February 2027. Big data is increasingly important in the contemporary business and IT world. For many public and private enterprises, analysis of large-scale data sets is critical to growth. This MSc will prepare you for employment in an IT industry where big data professionals are in high demand. You’ll learn how to interrogate vast amounts of structured and unstructured data and make informed insights from datasets that are too large to be readily processed using standard techniques. We’ll provide an overview of the key algorithms, algorithmic approaches and software environments you’ll use when solving big data problems and explore data mining techniques. Hands-on programming experience with the latest multi-core and multi-processor platforms will ensure your expertise in big data is underpinned by knowledge of high-performance computing. Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of algorithms, optimisation and machine learning are available through a range of optional modules. You’ll work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to a big data problem. We’ll also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your dissertation. This course is availablewith a Year in Industry. Please note: the Year in Industry is only available to those starting in September. The MSc in Advanced Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is designed for and directed at graduates with a previous Computer Science related degree. Which postgraduate degree is right for you?The Department of Computer Science offers master’s programmes for students with undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and other disciplines. If you have a Computer Science re
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| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
International students: Full-time place, per year - £34,000
UK students: Full-time place, per year - £14,000
28 September 2026
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Most of our master's courses require one of: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0, or equivalent IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component less than 6.5, or equivalent.
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