Gain the technical expertise and industrial experience you need to progress your career or launch an enterprise in big data analytics. Develop high-level skills in business intelligence, data analytics, and database technology, and harness the full power of SAS software through our partnership with the global leader in business analytics services. Address real-world industry-based problems and conduct a major research project on a theme of your choice, while building broader skills in communication, teamwork, and management to enhance your career prospects. The course is designed for graduates from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees, as well as subjects where statistical analysis is a core component, and for current professionals in Analytics and Data Science seeking to extend their knowledge and expertise. Our MSc in Big Data Analytics provides in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of key issues and concepts in today’s data-driven business and science landscapes. You will develop powerful skills in extracting, analysing, and managing information from big data using a variety of scientific techniques and software tools. This course offers an ideal introduction to knowledge discovery, analysis, and assessment of data from structured and unstructured big-data sets, as well as the visualisation and communication of results. You will process advanced knowledge and information, make deductions, and form conclusions, while developing practical skills such as computer modelling and the design and analysis of big data sets, along with broader abilities in communication, teamwork, management, and advanced quantitative methods.