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- A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Computing or a related subject with substantial programming content.
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Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England — City Centre Campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
BCU's Big Data Analytics master's develops statistical analysis, data management and mining skills through practical computing work.
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BCU's Big Data Analytics master's develops statistical analysis, data management and mining skills through practical computing work.
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- MSc Big Data Analytics — September standard route: 12 months; January entry also offered
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Language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
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Study intakes
- January 2027 is advertised alongside September 2026.
- Confirm the exact January study duration in the offer before planning travel and accommodation.
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Application deadlines
- For January 2027 applicants domiciled in India, the application date is 18 November 2026.
- The credibility-interview deposit date is 23 November; subsequent CAS-document and payment deadlines are separate.
- Other regions have different dates.
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International tuition
- For the standard full-time route, the 2026/27 fee table quotes international tuition of GBP 18,970.
- The professional-placement route is GBP 20,865.
- Confirm January duration and the total payable in the offer; living costs are not included.
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Scholarships & funding
- New self-funded international students enrolling on an eligible full-time taught master's in January 2027 can receive the GBP 3,000 2026/27 postgraduate tuition discount.
- No separate scholarship form is needed.
- Exclusions include partner-delivered, part-time, distance and research programmes.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Birmingham City University?
Selected programme options include MSc Big Data Analytics — September standard route: 12 months; January entry also offered. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Birmingham City University?
A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Computing or a related subject with substantial programming content. IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent.
How much are international tuition fees at Birmingham City University?
For the standard full-time route, the 2026/27 fee table quotes international tuition of GBP 18,970. The professional-placement route is GBP 20,865. Confirm January duration and the total payable in the offer; living costs are not included. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Birmingham City University?
For January 2027 applicants domiciled in India, the application date is 18 November 2026. The credibility-interview deposit date is 23 November; subsequent CAS-document and payment deadlines are separate. Other regions have different dates. January 2027 is advertised alongside September 2026. Confirm the exact January study duration in the offer before planning travel and accommodation. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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