Overview

Data Science and Analytics (by research) from Brunel University of London, you will develop a critical, research-led awareness of state-of-the-art data science and be able to demonstrate the practical skills to create value in its application to business, scientific and other domains.

Key facts

The MSc by Research comprises two terms of taught modules – please see below for details – amounting 60 credits. These are followed by a third term of research methods in information systems and an extended dissertation which together make up the remaining 120 credits.

You will have the opportunity to work with Brunel doctoral students and some of the world’s leading researchers within a range of research groups, including the Intelligent Data Analysis Group, Modelling & Simulation Group and Human Computer Interaction group, all based within our Department of Computer Science.

Alongside the technical content of the programme, you will develop a broader set of skills including study skills and employment skills through teamwork, guest lectures or workshops with industry, and dissertation projects with industrial/academic collaborations.

The programme offers both exciting career prospects in industry and research, or a route to further studies in a PhD pathway.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Data Analysis
Modern Data
Research Project Management
High Performance Computational Infrastructures
Extended Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Data Analytics View 408 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 or equivalent internationally recognised qualification. A wide range of disciplines are acceptable, for example: Science; Technology; Engineering; Mathematics; and Computing

Tuition Fees

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24795 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14435 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Funding

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