MScBig Data
Study location | United Kingdom, Stirling |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Awards | MSc |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill |
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Other requirements | Reference CV |
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Overview
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Career opportunities
Big data skills are in high demand. You will have opportunities with data-driven companies from a wide variety of sectors and command a salary that’s typically higher than the IT average. As a graduate in Big Data you’ll be able to work in a wide range of sectors, such as digital technologies, energy and utilities, financial services, public sector and healthcare.
Masters in Big Data has been developed in partnership with companies that employ data scientists and includes the possibility of an internship that will enable you to make industry connections that could benefit your future career.
The course has been developed in partnership with global and local companies who employ data scientists. They’re part of the DataLab MSc, which supports their students with funding, networking and routes into employment