Overview
Big Data degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland will prepare you to make notable contributions in modern day organizations with Big Data technologies. Equipped with necessary knowledge and hand-on experience you will enhance your employability within UK and internationally.
Unique and challenging modules are introduced, including Mobile networks and smartphone applications, Data mining and visualisation in addition to Ethics for IT professionals and Object oriented analysis and design that provide the foundation for Big Data.
Jobs
Examples of jobs available to you upon graduation include:
- Data scientist
- Data architect
- Big Data Consultant
- ML/AI Engineer
- Application Developer
- DevOps Manager
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mobile Networks and Smartphone Application
- Data Mining and Visualization
- Ethics for IT professionals
- Object Oriented Analysis & Design
- Research Design and Methods
- Emerging Topics in Smart Networks
- Advanced Data Science
- Intelligent Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 463 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
- You will normally possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification: Honours Degree (2.2 or above) in Computing/ Engineering (or relevant disciplines) from a UK academic institute or an equivalent 4-year international degree qualification.
Tuition Fee
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International
17250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11250 GBP per year during 12 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 7,000£
Living costs for Paisley
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.