MSc Big Data (Online)
University of Stirling
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OverviewBig Data skills are in high demand and they attract high salaries. If you want to become a data scientist, this is the course for you. The MSc Big Data at the University of Stirling is a taught advanced Masters degree covering coding skills, the technology of Big Data and the science of data analytics.The syllabus includes:Mathematics and Statistics for Big DataPython scriptingbusiness and scientific applications of Big Databig databases and NoSQL including MongoDB, Cassandra and ...Read more

Overview

Big Data skills are in high demand and they attract high salaries. If you want to become a data scientist, this is the course for you. The MSc Big Data at the University of Stirling is a taught advanced Masters degree covering coding skills, the technology of Big Data and the science of data analytics.

The syllabus includes:

  • Mathematics and Statistics for Big Data
  • Python scripting
  • business and scientific applications of Big Data
  • big databases and NoSQL including MongoDB, Cassandra and Neo4J
  • analytics, machine learning and data visualisation using Python, Orange and ScikitLearn
  • cluster computing with Hadoop, Spark, Hive and MapReduce
  • student projects including possible internships with companies or technology providers

This is a 100% online course which gives you the opportunity to study in a way that suits your personal and professional needs. A combination of video lectures, live sessions and online materials are used to teach this course enabling you to access them whenever is the right time for you.

Scotland is a growing and dynamic country with an exciting future at the heart of the data science revolution.

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Jonathan
24 Oct 24

The facilities are generally very good although some small tweaks would have a big impact. It seems impossible to link Bluetooth headphones to the lab computers, which is quite..Read more

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Reena
17 Nov 22

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a numerate subject such as maths, computing, engineering or an analytic science. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply.

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£6,050 per year

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Full time fee: £12,100

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Full time fee: £12,100

£6,050 per year

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Full time fee: £12,100

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University of Stirling
University of Stirling ,Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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