Big data is increasingly important in today’s commercial landscape. As a data scientist specialising in big data, you’ll help companies make sense of large amounts of structured and unstructured data, providing rapid insights that enable them to make better, quicker decisions. The MSc Big Data course is a taught advanced Masters degree covering the technology of Big Data and the science of data analytics. Students will gain practical skills in big data technology, advanced analytics and industrial and scientific applications. The course will teach you how to collect, manage and analyse big, fast moving data for science or commerce. You’ll learn skills in cutting-edge technology such as Python, R, Hadoop, NoSQL and Machine Learning. At the same time, you’ll delve into important maths and computing theory, and learn the advanced computational techniques you need to develop your career in data science.
Core modules
- Mathematical Foundations
- Representing and Manipulating Data
- Commercial and Scientific Applications
- Statistics for Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Cluster Computing
- Relational and non-Relational Databases
- Dissertation Project
Career opportunities
Big data skills are in high demand. You will have opportunities with datadriven 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. A degree in Big Data opens many career paths in different sectors: Banking and Finance, Data driven Marketing, Sport and Fitness, Health and Medicine, Engineering, Data Journalism, Mapping and GIS and New Media.
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