MSc Data Analytics

The MSc Data Analytics has been selected by BSBI among many prestigious international programmes offered by University for the Creative Arts.

Faculty of Computer Science & Informatics

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Programme Overview

The MSc Data Analytics course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities.

The latest technology is used to enhance learning and collaborative working, research-active staff work with you on the latest research developments, while industry guest speakers and live briefs provide development opportunities embedded throughout the course enrich your creative and business practice and significantly contributes to your experience at university and preparation of professional practice.

The MSc Data Analytics programme revolves around analysing data and extracting useful knowledge from it. Building predictive models is usually the most important activity for a data analyst.

The demand for data analytics experts has increased significantly over the last few years as companies become more dependent on data science for business understanding, data understanding, data preparation, modelling, evaluation, and deployment. This means there is ample opportunity for students to find a rewarding position within the field of data analytics. 

You will earn a master’s degree with 180 UK credits (equivalent to 90 ECTS). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

The well-structured MSc Data Analytics course is perfect for those with a desire to pursue a career in the field of computer science or data analytics who are looking to understand the fundamentals of data analytics. The course utilises collaborative and informative learning techniques to prepare students for their professional careers.

Programme Fee

Berlin: February, May, October

2025 February, May, October: International students Price: €13,250 | EU students Price: €8,450

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During its first three terms the programme will cover fundamental topics such database management, statistical analysis, predictive analytics and visualization. Students will also be able to study the German language alongside your master’s degree subjects. On your final term, you will research and prepare a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

Term 1

  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics
  • Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning using Python

Term 2

  • Enterprise Data Warehouse and Database Management Systems
  • Big Data Analytics

Term 3

  • Visualization and Story Telling using Tableau
  • Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence

Term 4

  • Dissertation

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Learning Outcomes

This Data Analytics programme aims to:

  • Provide conceptual frameworks for data analytics which draw insights from academic research into the challenges of contemporary technical, management and business practice in areas like business analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computer vision and visualisation.
  • Enable students to synthesize and examine critically the opportunities and threats posed by both globalization as well as business innovation in the business analytics industry and how historic and contemporary frameworks provide insight into the future of the business analytics industry.
  • Highlight the complexity of the emergent organisational context of data analytics industries for both international and national settings as well as large and small organisations.
  • To offer students an integrated approach to the study of data analytics in the international industries that emphasises the interdependence between some of the core disciplines and practices of technology and management.
  • Enable students to excel in a professional and managerial environment having built on existing knowledge of fundamental concepts and skills whilst developing new ones.
  • Prepare students for high-level autonomous graduate employment, research, further study and lifelong learning by developing their intellectual, practical and transferable skills.
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Career Progression

Research has shown that there is a huge demand for those with advanced skills in data analytics within the global job market. These jobs are becoming increasingly important amidst the further digitisation of a post-pandemic world.

According to New Electronics, by 2025, around 75,000 million machines will be integrated into the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The leading market research institutes forecast annual growth of 31%. Due to this development, gigantic amounts of data are being generated around the globe, which must be evaluated and distributed reliably, quickly and securely. This creates great opportunities for those with the right knowledge and skillset. (newelectroncs.co.uk 2021).

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps data analytics students and alumni reach their career goals and realise their potential. The Service offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers.

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Minimum age: 21

Academic qualifications: 

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
  • Consideration will also be given to applicants with minimum of 3 relevant work managerial experience, demonstrating an ability to study at postgraduate level

Technical entry requirement:

  1. You must own a personal laptop with the following hardware configuration: 
  2. i5 or above processor, and at least 8 GB RAM 
  3. It must have Microsoft Office installed (any version).


English language requirements: 
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  • Select the programme and intake you want to apply for
  • Complete all sections of the online application
  • Submit online application
  • Our Admissions Team will liaise with you with regards to next steps

BSBI has launched five Professional Certificate courses in order to support students further in their employability, skills and continued development throughout their education.

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The future for data analysts is incredibly bright! The amount of data being generated is constantly growing, and businesses need skilled professionals to translate it into actionable insights. The Bureau of Labor Statistics in the US projects a 33% growth in data analyst jobs by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Data analysts are crucial for data-driven decision-making in today's world. It's a challenging and rewarding career that offers a good work-life balance, intellectual stimulation and the opportunity to make a real impact on an organisation's success. Plus, data analyst jobs typically come with competitive salaries and benefits.

A master's degree (MSc) in Data Analytics can be highly advantageous. At minimum, many data analyst roles require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like computer science, statistics, or business analytics, combined with strong analytical skills and programming experience. However, an MSc can give you a competitive edge, especially for senior or specialised positions.

Data analysts are the detectives of the data world. They collect, clean, analyse and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and valuable insights. They translate complex data sets into clear and concise stories that inform business decisions across various industries.

If you're passionate about data and want to delve deeper into advanced analytics techniques, machine learning and big data management, an MSc in Data Analytics can be a worthwhile investment. It can equip you with the specialised skills and knowledge needed for leadership roles and open doors to exciting career opportunities in cutting-edge fields.