Gain hands-on experience of big data analytics, data mining and visualisation techniques using high-performance computer technology. This MSc is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and enables you to develop IT solutions to big data problems in a sector with a significant skills shortage. Big data is increasingly important in the contemporary business and IT world. For many public and private enterprises, analysis of large-scale data sets is critical to growth.This MSc will prepare you for employment in an IT industry where big data professionals are in high demand.Youll learn how to interrogate vast amounts of structured and unstructured data and make informed insights from datasets that are too large to be readily processed using standard techniques.Well provide an overview of the key algorithms, algorithmic approaches and software environments youll use when solving big data problems and explore data mining techniques.Hands-on programming experience with the latest multi-core and multi-processor platforms will ensure your expertise in big data is underpinned by knowledge of high-performance computing. Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of algorithms, optimisation and machine learning are available through a range of optional modules.Youll work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to a big data problem. Well also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your dissertation.