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MSc - Master of Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Part Time
SEP
2 Years
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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. 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
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£8,900 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,800 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,800 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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