MSc in Big Data and Text Analytics in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

University of Essex | Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 22,400
(c. USD29,998.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The digital era has seen an exponential increase in diverse online data types, spanning web content, social media platforms, digital archives, and healthcare documentation. This wealth of information holds crucial insights, from shifting public sentiments on social platforms to consumer purchasing habits and search engine query patterns extracted from massive datasets.
Given the enormous scale of this data, conventional standalone software solutions have become inadequate for processing and interpreting it. Our program provides the expertise needed to engage with this fast-evolving field.

Both government and corporate sectors are experiencing surging demand for professionals trained in big data and data science, with an anticipated deficit of analysts capable of deriving business insights from large-scale data examination.
Alumni from our program have advanced to leadership roles across corporate and academic spheres, securing positions at multinational corporations like Microsoft and local emerging businesses, serving in capacities ranging from software engineering to product leadership.
Additionally, we collaborate with the university's Career Services department to facilitate access to professional development opportunities including internships, work placements, and volunteer positions.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Computer science, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Games, Computing, Software Engineering. With at least one other computer related module e.g., Database, Web Development, Software Engineering, Operating System, Computer Architecture, Computer systems OR a 2.2 degree in: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT/Information Technology, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Engineering, Automation, Mechatronic Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. With at least one Maths module e.g., Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, Differential equations, Probability and statistics, Signal and systems, Control theory, Control systems, Computer systems, Embedded systems, Microprocessors and 1 programming module such as C, C#, C++, Java, Python, Object oriented programming, Advanced programming, 1 math module such as Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, Differential equations, etc. IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5, TOEFL IBT 76 overall with minimum component scores: listening 17, reading 18, writing 17, and speaking 20.

Tuition GBP 22,400

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