Program Overview
The Big Data Analytics at Carlos III University of Madrid is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Big Data Analytics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Madrid, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Big Data Analytics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Applications of Big data Analytics
- Web data analytics and usage
- Information security and risk policies
- Data Analytics for the Smart Society
- Advanced network architectures for information storage and retrieval
- Graph analysis and data visualization applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The candidates should have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any of the following areas:
- Computer Science
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Industrial Engineering
Candidates with other backgrounds (like Business/Administration, Economics, Medicine or Health Sciences) could also be considered, but they should justify required levels of knowledge in the fields of Mathematics (Algebra and Calculus), Statistics (Probability and Inference) and Computer Science (basic programming skills). Depending on each particular case, these complements could be accredited by completing one or several online courses (MOOCs) suggested by the Master\xc2\x92s Academic Committee.
Professional experience is not required, but it will be considered as an asset within the admissions process.
The Master\xc2\xb4s direction will evaluate the application based on the criteria described below, and informing to the student about the admission to the Master, motivated denial of admission or the inclusion in a list of provisional expected:
- Academic record (40%)
- Professional experience (20%)
- Quantitative and computer science background of the student (10%)
- Letters of recommendation submitted by the applicant (10%)
- Others (10%)
- English level (previous degree in english)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Carlos III University of Madrid directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Carlos III University of Madrid
Carlos III University of Madrid
Madrid, Spain
University Charles III of Madrid (UC3M) is a public university in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Established in 1989, UC3M is an institution with a distinctly international profile. It offers a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 31 May 2026
- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60