Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year full-time, 16 months full-time (January intake), 2 years part-time
Embark on a career in a leading-edge field and master the exciting and challenging world of big data!
Big data techniques are revolutionising how organisations and industries acquire and analyse data, offering valuable insights into how people live, work, play, travel, shop and exercise. These insights are valuable to marketers, researchers, designers, city planners, app developers, educators and many more.
GCU’s MSc in Big Data Technologies helps students build the fundamental knowledge and practical skills for success in this fast-growing field. You’ll develop competence in a range of emerging technologies: big data, cloud computing and the internet of things. You’ll learn from the experts; GCU is internationally recognised for the strength of its research in these exciting subjects, driving 21st century innovation.
With both full-time and part-time study available, the programme is ideal for someone with a background in computer science, software engineering, web technologies or computer engineering who wants to enhance or update their skills. Those with backgrounds in mathematics and electronics are also well suited.
The up-to-date curriculum keeps a career-focused approach, so you’ll gain valuable skills you can immediately put to work in the industry.
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in computing with software development, for example, computing, computer science, software engineering, web technologies and computer engineering.
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We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2.5 million per year.
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There are a number of scholarships available which are specific to MSc Big Data Technologies, these include:
The Scotland – India Scholarship – A fees scholarship for students from India of up to £10,000 (closing date 18th June)
The Data Lab Scholarship – A full funded fees scholarship for Scottish or EU students (to be confirmed)
When you graduate, you’ll be a competitive candidate for roles as a systems developer, architect or administrator in data and analytics. You’ll find opportunities in a diverse range of industries: engineering, pharmaceuticals, finance, healthcare, retail, security, smart environments and more.
Cloud Computing and Web Services
Big Data Landscape
Data Analytics
Big Data Platforms
Internet of Things
IT Professional Issues and Project Methods
Masters Dissertation
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