Overview

This Data Analytics programme from the Queen's University Belfast provides a balanced route to learning through a blend of academic study and lab sessions, with a heavy focus on practical engagement with industry. In the first and second semesters, you will study 6 modules full-time which include opportunities for blended and collaborative learning. In the third semester you will undertake a significant industry based project.

Career opportunities

Industry forecasts indicate that Data Analytics is a growing field internationally, with job opportunities set to increase exponentially predicting growths of 160% between 2013 and 2020 (eSkills report, Big Data Analytics 2013-2020). There is a current shortage in qualified staff for these roles, which is also the case in Northern Ireland where there have been a number of recent investments and expansions in the Data Analytics sector.

The course is designed to meet the needs of Industry where graduates have the right combination of the skills and expertise in both computer science, mathematics and statistics along with the experience they gain in their individual industry based project to be highly sought after for employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Mining

Machine Learning

Frontiers in Analytics

Analytics in Action

Individual Industry Based Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

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Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally.

Language

English

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4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Statistics Data Science & Big Data View 132 other Masters in Statistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Applications, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Applicants with a minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a cognate discipline, a 2.1 Honours degree in a non-cognate discipline, or who have not yet completed their degree, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants will be expected to have significant mathematical ability for this course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27600 GBP / year

≈ 27600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

7700 GBP / year

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England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £10,400

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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