Pre-Masters in Computing (1 Semesters), Leading to Master of Science in Data Analytics Study Group - University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, UK

Pre-Master’s in Computing

The Pre-Master's in Computing will refresh your subject knowledge and improve your English language skills, preparing you for your postgraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield’s Computing and Engineering School.

The programme is designed to boost your skills and knowledge to the level required to succeed in a master’s in computing or a computing-related postgraduate degree at the University of Huddersfield. By studying a postgraduate degree, you will develop a deeper understanding of your subject area, becoming a more employable graduate with opportunities for better roles and higher salaries.

Taught over a single semester, this programme consists of twenty hours of teaching time per week and is delivered on the University campus. 

Leading to: Data Analytics MSc

This Master’s course is designed to meet the industry demand for experts with advanced skills and knowledge in the following:

• Statistics
• Data mining techniques
• Big data and associated file systems
• Complex data visualisation.

You’ll finish our Data Analytics course with a deeper understanding of how to analyse and visualise complex datasets, evaluate existing and emerging data science technology and provide novel data solutions to stakeholders to improve their decision-making process.

Why study Data Analytics at Huddersfield?

• Our hands-on Data Analytics MSc is designed to meet the demand for a new kind of IT specialist with skills and knowledge in data science. The course provides students the opportunity for professional development and valuable practice.
• Our course is aligned with SAS. The SAS Institute is a multinational enterprise providing analytical solutions, platform and software, and training courses to high profile companies, and to academia. You will follow SAS training as part of your course, which puts you on the path to apply for SAS Certification and also allows you to obtain SAS Digital Badges that you can use in your CV or your online profiles to prove your skills to employers. Our partnership with SAS also gives you access to relevant job opportunities through portals like Handshake UK.
• This course is also fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, and by completing it, you will have partially fulfilled the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and IT Professional.