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MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
Online
FEB-25
24 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
Online
FEB-25
24 months
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University of Stirling
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
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24 months
MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
Online
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24 months
MSc - Master of Science
University of Stirling
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OCT-25
24 months
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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:
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,050 per year
Students from Domestic
Full time fee: £12,100
£6,050 per year
Students from EU
Full time fee: £12,100
£6,050 per year
Students from International
Full time fee: £12,100