Master in Big Data Analytics MSc (Online)

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.

What is Big Data Analytics?

Big data analytics is the process of using advanced analytics against large quantities of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, market trends and much more, which can help businesses to make business decisions.

This online big data analytics programme will provide you with a specialist qualification in an area of computing that has seen rapid growth and had a transformational effect across many different industries and sectors. The programme will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of both the technology that supports big data analytics and its practical application in the context of business information and real-world problems.

Delivered in a fully online format, this programme is perfectly suited to its subject matter, allowing for a unique global perspective within an international virtual classroom. The content is developed by experts from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Computer Science, renowned globally for its research into computer science, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.