MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology
Northumbria University
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Data Scientists carry out applied research to create innovative data-driven solutions to business problems. Usually, they work with large, complex, varied, and unstructured data sets that are not suitable for using traditional data analysis approaches and techniques. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop this in-depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new data-driven solutions.Key factsDevelop in-demand skills to work in a range of roles in the IT ...Read more

Data Scientists carry out applied research to create innovative data-driven solutions to business problems. Usually, they work with large, complex, varied, and unstructured data sets that are not suitable for using traditional data analysis approaches and techniques. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop this in-depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new data-driven solutions.

Key facts

Develop in-demand skills to work in a range of roles in the IT industry

Enhance your knowledge in the application of programming language, big data and machine learning on cloud

The Advanced Practice includes an Internship or Group Consultancy Project, enhancing your employability with all-important work experience

Designed to meet the accreditation criteria of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional

Upon completion of your programme, you will be eligible for the QA Professional Pathways programmes which will enable you to further develop your skills with one of the UKs largest providers of IT and project management training

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8/101
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50th
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34th
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JJ
Jian Jun
17 Dec 24

The people I’ve met during here is great. The worst bit is my uni course isn’t being delivered/taught in the best way in my..Read more

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17 Dec 24

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or above, or equivalent in any subject

 

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£11,000 per year

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£20,950 per year

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£20,950 per year

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Northumbria University
Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is an exciting university that has a global reputation for its...

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Northumbria University
110 -114 Middlesex Street London Tyne and Wear E1 7HT United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Liverpool Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Fenchurch Street   0.2 miles away
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