Brunel University – MSc Data Science & Analytics

MSc Data Science & Analytics

Data is being collected at an unprecedented speed and scale – but ‘big data’ is of little use without ‘big insight’. The skills required to develop such insight are in short supply and the shortage of skilled workers in the data analytics market is cited as a key barrier.

The Data Science and Analytics MSc programme provides these skills, combining a strong academic programme with hands-on experience of leading commercial technology – and the chance to gain industry certification.

You will develop both your critical awareness of the state-of-the-art in data science and the practical skills that help you apply data science more effectively in the business, science and social world.

The programme is run in conjunction with SAS, a market leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market.

Course Content

Year 1

• Digital Innovation
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• High Performance Computational Infrastructures
• Systems Project Management
• Big Data Analytics
• Research Methods
• Data Visualisation
• Learning Development Project
• Dissertation

Without big data analytics, companies are blind and deaf, wandering out onto the Web like deer on a freeway.

Geoffrey Moore

Entry Requirements (International Students)

• Bachelor Degree Diploma GPA 70% over 100%.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all bands)
• 2 Academic Reference Letters
• Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter)