North Wales Management School - Wrexham University
100% online MSc Computer Science with Big Data Analytics

A new way to succeed. A career-focused master’s in computer science with big data analytics for £6,000

MSc Computer Science with Big Data Analytics
Apply by: 22 April 2024
To begin: 29 April 2024
  • 180 credits
  • 2 years part-time
  • £6,000

Key benefits

  1. 100% online master's within 24 months
  2. Study anytime, anywhere, on any device
  3. Degree not required for admission, work experience considered
  4. Earn while you learn
  5. £6,000 total fees, option to pay per module
  6. Full academic support
  7. Top 10 in the UK for ‘Teaching Quality’*
    *The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024

Learn the data analytics skills that are in high demand

According to a study by the Royal Society, demand for workers with specialist data skills like data scientists and data engineers has more than tripled over five years (+231%). As a result, there is a large and growing skills gap in this field, presenting ambitious individuals with opportunities for career success in well-paid job roles.

Research by Glassdoor, looking at salary, job satisfaction and job openings in 2019, ranked data scientists as having the number 1 job in the United States.

A smarter way to get a Computer Science with Big Data Analytics MSc

The 100% online MSc Computer Science with Big Data Analytics is designed to provide a new way for busy working professionals to gain in-demand skills and a qualification in this sought-after field. It is completely flexible and can be studied anytime, anywhere and on a wide range of devices.

Studied part-time, you can continue to work full-time, earn while you learn, and apply what you learn to your current role for career progression. With six starts a year, you’re not restricted by the traditional academic year and can begin your studies within weeks.

Designed for a wide range of professional backgrounds

This master’s degree is designed both for ambitious individuals who are not from computer science or data analytics backgrounds and want to equip themselves for a new career in this area, as well as for individuals who currently work in the sector and are looking to accelerate their career with a high-quality qualification.

What you will learn

The programme is designed to build the key professional competencies and skills of a computer scientist. It also aims to provide a deep knowledge of the techniques and unique issues surrounding the emerging use of data for analytics, decision making and monitoring within real-world contexts.

It covers fundamental elements of data science and computer science, including:

  • Database systems
  • Big data
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Data analysis and visualisation
  • Machine learning

This master’s is careers-focused and problem solving, legal, ethical and professional considerations are embedded throughout all of the modules. It includes a 45-credit research project, where you will work on a specialist topic with relevant supervision.

Specialists in flexible learning

More than half of our students study part-time and as a result we have considerable expertise in flexible study. This completely online MSc Computer Science with Big Data Analytics programme has a flexible design enabling you to study at your own pace, on your own terms. There are flexible payment options and, for those that are eligible, there are postgraduate government loans to cover the full programme cost.

Career-centric data analytics master’s for today’s world of work

This MSc Computer Science with Data Analytics is industry-led and career-focused, reflecting the culture and capabilities of North Wales Management School and of Wrexham University. Our deep relationships with leading employers have fed into the programme content and have helped shape a master’s programme that is built for career enhancement across a wide range of sectors in the modern-day work environment. It is this approach that has seen us ranked in the top 10 UK universities for employability for part-time students in employment.

Entry requirements for home and international students

  • You should have or be about to complete an undergraduate degree in a programme cognate with Computer Science with a minimum grade of 2:2 (or equivalent qualification). We will also accept master’s degrees or equivalent.
  • We may also accept applicants who do not have these qualifications based on relevant work experience.
  • If you earned your undergraduate degree outside the UK, you should check that it is equivalent to a 2:2.

English language requirements

  • If English isn’t your first language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept:
    • IELTS at 6.0 overall with no individual component below 5.5
    • TOEFL overall minimum 60
    • PTE Academic overall minimum 50
    • Cambridge (CAE & CPE) overall 169 with minimum scores of 162 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
    • A degree qualification taught in English
    • Evidence that you work in a company where English is the first language
    • High school qualifications in English
    • Completion of a Wrexham online test or Duolingo test

Fees

North Wales Management School online MScs are designed to be affordable, saving time and money. Tuition fees are calculated per eight-week module. You can enrol in and pay for each consecutive session as your studies progress. Payment is accepted through the online student portal and must meet the payment deadline.

Total programme fees £6,000
Per 15-credit module £500

Modules

Choose North Wales Management School

  • Top 10 university in UK for employability for UK-based graduates from part-time first degrees (Source: HESA PI E1b 2015/16)
  • 99.1% were in employment or further study 6 months after completing their studies (Source: HESA PI E1b 2015/16)
  • QAA-assured, industry-led programmes, incorporating deep knowledge and expertise of employer partners and tailored to the needs of the modern job market
  • Close links with leading local and regional employers, including Toyota, Kellogg’s, Brother Industries and the BBC
  • Expertise in flexible learning – more than half of our students study part-time
  • Dedicated Student Success team supports you every step of the way – from enrolment right through to graduation
  • International university of many cultures
  • Programmes suitable for a wide range of academic backgrounds
  • 10% fee reduction for graduates of Wrexham University