Big Data Analytics MSc

Big Data Analytics MSc is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at birmingham-city-university in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It takes 12 months (18 months with professional placement), with intakes in September 2027; January 2028.

birmingham-city-university is a public institution, ranked 801–1000 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £19,630 a year, about ₹23.9 lakh.

2027/28 fee for the 12-month course; the 18-month route with a professional placement is £21,595

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at birmingham-city-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A bachelor's degree with at least 55% overall.
• Health, education, computing, engineering and built environment courses need at least 60% overall.
• Course pages ask for a 2:2-equivalent degree; computing courses such as Big Data Analytics and Cyber Security expect a related subject, while Computer Science MSc and Project Management MSc accept any subject.
• You must pay 50% of the full tuition fee before the CAS is issued.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5).

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This course starts in: September 2027; January 2028.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate courses)
• English test score, or Class 12 English marks
• Personal statement
• Portfolio or interview where the course page asks for one

• International Postgraduate Scholarship

  Full-time taught master's (September 2026 or January 2027 starts)

  Value: £3,000 off tuition fees

  Self-funded international students joining BCU for the first time on an eligible full-time master's. Awarded automatically; no separate form. Check the page for the 2027/28 scheme.

  Official page

• International Undergraduate Scholarship

  Full-time bachelor's (September 2026 or January 2027 starts)

  Value: £5,000 in total: £3,000 off year one and £2,000 off year two

  Self-funded international students joining BCU for the first time on an eligible full-time degree. Awarded automatically. Check the page for the 2027/28 scheme.

  Official page

• Chevening Scholarships

  One-year master's at any UK university

  Value: Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, return flights and the visa fee

  Indian citizens with at least two years' work experience and leadership potential.

  Official page

Birmingham City University (BCU) grew out of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design, founded in 1843, and several later colleges of art, commerce, music and technology. They formed the City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which became the University of Central England in 1992 and took its current name in 2007.

BCU is a large, career-focused public university. It is known for computing, engineering, business, health, art and design, and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. It says it has invested more than £500 million in its campuses, including the £70 million STEAMhouse building used by computing students.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in the UK

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• MSc Artificial Intelligenceanglia-ruskin-university1 year full time (20 months for January starts); 2 years with Professional Experience · £20,925 / year
• MSc International Business with Business Analyticsanglia-ruskin-university1 year full time; 2 years with Professional Experience · £20,925 / year
• MSc Data Scienceaston-university1 year (option to extend to 22 months with professional practice) · £24,800 / year
• MSc Business Analyticsaston-university1 year · £25,500 / year
• MSc Artificial Intelligenceaston-university1 year · £24,800 / year

More courses at birmingham-city-university

• Computer Science MSc12 months (18 months with professional placement) · £19,630 / year
• Artificial Intelligence MSc12 months (18 months with professional placement) · £19,630 / year
• Cyber Security MSc12 months (18 months with professional placement) · £19,630 / year
• Management and International Business MSc1 year (18 months with professional placement) · £19,630 / year
• International MBA12 months (18 months with professional placement) · £21,080 / year
• Project Management MSc12 months (18 months with professional placement) · £19,630 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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