
MSc Big Data Technologies
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Master of Science programme in Big Data Technologies at GCU London teaches students important knowledge and practical skills for working with big data. Students will learn about cloud computing, data analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, and data presentation. The course uses top tools from companies like Google and IBM, as well as many free open-source platforms, to help students learn how to understand and present data effectively.
The course content is created with a lot of advice from experts in the industry, making sure it is useful for students' careers. Students will study topics such as the Big Data Landscape, Software Development for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing. Their learning will end with a Dissertation. Students' progress will be checked through tests, assignments, hands-on tasks, and reports, focusing on putting what they learn into practice. BCS also approves this course, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Key highlights
- Postgraduate-level study in data engineering and data science/analytics
- Covers Artificial Intelligence alongside big data technologies
- Builds on existing computing or computer engineering skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Chancellor Yunus Scholarship
GCU will cover £7,000 towards your tuition fee for the full-time MSc Social Innovation master's course commencing September 2025.
Up to £7,000GCU Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship
New to GCU Regional Scholarship
£3,500 scholarship in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Data Analyst
- Systems Architect
- IT Engineer
- Data Engineer
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Big Data Technologies programme can pursue careers such as:
- Systems Architect
- Systems Administrator
- Data Analyst
- IT Engineer
- Data Engineer
Cost of study
For students starting in 2025, the tuition fee for the MSc Big Data Technologies course at Glasgow Caledonian University London is £18,800.
Admission
As an international postgraduate student, you can apply for this course through UCAS or directly through the university's website. You can also speak with our trained counsellors for guidance.
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