MSc Big Data with Pre-Master's

Program Overview

MSc Big Data with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling

Combining your preparation studies with your postgraduate degree in a single two-year study plan. A single CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) means that you'll study on one visa for the entire programme – you don’t have to pay for flights home to renew your visa after Year 1 and can stay in the UK to work over the summer.

A range of alternative English language qualifications to IELTS are accepted for entry to this programme. You can also choose a study plan option with an additional term of Pre-sessional English.

Key Information

• A single study plan, meaning students can apply for one visa for the full duration of the programme.
• Develop specialist subject knowledge through teacher and student-led workshops and attend specialist lectures and seminar sessions at the university.
• Explore research areas of interest at an early stage to pursue in more detail once continuing to the degree.
• Develop research and analytical skills with one-to-one supervision.
• After successful completion of Year 1 of the study plan, continue directly to the Master's degree.
• Degrees are developed in partnership with industry leaders.

Course Details

MSc Big Data with Pre-Master's

University of Stirling

2024//26

• 1 term Pathway + 1 year Degree
• 4 terms Pathway + 1 year Degree

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 17

Academic Requirements

• Pass in an undergraduate degree or Diploma (3-5 years) with good grades in a numerate subject such as maths, computing, engineering or analytic science.
• Candidates without these formal qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all subskills

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 9 June 2025 - Course end date: 25 September 2026
  • Term 1 summer: 9 June 2025 – 22 August 2025
  • Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 – 25 September 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 7,495.00
• Accommodation: £ 2,232.00 - 9,486.00
• Enrolment fee: £ 250.00
• Textbooks: £ 100.00 - 370.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 10,577.00 - 18,101.00

Modules

Core modules

• Study Skills for Masters Study: 20 Credit Units
• Critical Thinking: 20 Credit Units
• Academic English and Communication for Masters Study: 20 Credit Units
• Personal Tutoring: 0
• Personal and Professional Development for Masters Study: 10 Credit Units

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.

Big Data-MSc

• Final level %: 50%
• English level %: 60% (55% min in each skill)

Additional Requirements