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Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analytics Specialist) MSc (Specialist Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)

Develop your postgraduate skills in data analytics, whilst in full-time employment, with this MSc Degree Apprenticeship.

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Start date(s):

  • September 2025
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Overview

If you're already working within data analytics, business planning and IT you'll be suitable for this course.

You'll use a combination of technical and soft skills throughout this Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship. You'll become an expert in your field so you can take your career to the next level.

This course meets the needs of the apprenticeships scheme. It is designed to the Data Analytics Specialism of the Digital Technology Solutions Level 7 integrated degree standard.

The MSc has been created in consultation with industry. This ensures you develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace.

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What you'll learn

Through compulsory modules you'll cover:

  • data visualisation
  • data management and exploratory data analysis
  • big data analytics
  • machine learning
  • statistical foundations of data science
  • statistical learning for data science
  • leadership and change in the digital age
  • digital technology and innovation management

You'll carry out:

  • strategic case studies
  • a Capstone project undertaken with your employer

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

How you'll learn

Your development

Professional skills

This course will enable you to reach your full potential in data analytics. You'll learn how to directly apply your new skills in the workplace, whilst being supported by both university academics and mentors in the workplace.

You'll maintain a portfolio of your learning throughout this course.

 

Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Facilities

Urban Sciences Building

The School of Computing is based in the £58 million Urban Sciences Building (USB), a flagship development located on the £350 million Newcastle Helix regeneration site in the heart of Newcastle. It brings together:

  • academia
  • the public sector
  • communities
  • business and industry

Postgraduate student facilities

As a Master's student, you'll have access to specialist teaching spaces and facilities in the USB. These are only available to postgraduate students.

Wellbeing and inclusivity are at the heart of our School. The USB has several wellbeing spaces for students, including:

  • The Retreat: A sensory space with relaxing stimuli to distract from busy student life.
  • Wellbeing room: Designed for relaxation and quiet time. Here you can take a moment to breathe and unwind. It can also be used by students with special medical requirements.
  • Prayer room: For all faiths and none, this space can be used for prayer or quiet reflection.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2025 entry (per year)

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

  • matriculation
  • registration
  • tuition (or supervision)
  • library access
  • examination
  • re-examination
  • graduation

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

Qualifications from outside the UK

English Language requirements

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Email: apprenticeships@newcastle.ac.uk

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