MSc Big Data Technologies
Glasgow Caledonian University
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Data scientists are in high demand in a range of industries as businesses increasingly seek employees with a solid base of technical, analytical and communications skills. Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) MSc in Big Data Technologies will enable you to acquire the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a fast-growing industry. Youll develop competence in a range of emerging technologies in big data, including cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine ...Read more

Data scientists are in high demand in a range of industries as businesses increasingly seek employees with a solid base of technical, analytical and communications skills. Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) MSc in Big Data Technologies will enable you to acquire the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a fast-growing industry. You'll develop competence in a range of emerging technologies in big data, including cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), software engineering and DevOps and data visualisation. With the possibility to study both full-time or part-time, the course is ideal for someone with a background in computer science, software engineering or web-technologies

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Entry requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in computing with software development, for example, computing, computer science, software engineering, web technologies and computer engineering. We also welcome applicants with Industry qualifications/experience within the GCU Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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£18,800 per year

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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow Scotland G4 0BA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Glasgow Queen Street  0.1 miles away
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