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Overview
With an emphasis on Big Data, you will gain an understanding of the needs of businesses and how to manage the requirements in this emerging international area of focus for companies, governments and economies.
The Data Science course from Robert Gordon University focuses on Big Data, traditional and unconventional data management including acquisition, storage, warehousing, analytics and visualisation tools and techniques. You’ll put these skills into practice in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Importantly, the course satisfies the demand for Data Scientists who have the ability to relate key performance indicators and contribute to the decision-making within a business, giving you an advantage in the job market.
Job Prospects
The opportunity to exploit Big Data is recognised world-wide, and it is included in government economic strategies. The UK Government and Scottish Governments highlight it as an emerging opportunity for growth. The course prepares you for a career in Data Science or in Big Data. Job openings include: Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Visualisation Specialist, Data Manager, Database Designer/Manager, Data Mining Expert and Big Data Scientist.
The course also prepares students for research careers by providing the skills necessary of an effective researcher. Suitable MSc graduates may continue to PhD programmes within the school.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Mining
- Advanced Data Management
- Data Warehousing
- Information Retrieval Systems
- Professional Development and Research Skills
- Big Data Analytics and Visualisation
- Data Science Development
- Advanced Data Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
Deadlines are agreed for individual courses. Make sure you apply in time to be sure of your chance of a place.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
195 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Technology Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 416 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Computing or any other analytical discipline.
- Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
5500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Rest of UK and EU students full-time: £6,920 per year
- National: £2,750
- Rest of UK and EU students: £2,750
- International: £5,610
Part-Time per year:
Living costs for Aberdeen
729 - 1069 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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