MSc Big Data Technologies

This programme is ideal if you want to pursue a career as a Big Data scientist or expert, deriving valuable insights and business-relevant knowledge from massive amounts of data.

The programme provides you with the in-depth knowledge and advanced skills that you will need to actively contribute to the development and design of systems for Big Data analytics. There is a real need in the job market for people who are expertly trained to model huge amounts of data, with demand for data-driven systems in all sectors increasing year-on-year.

During this course, you will cover the fundamental statistical methods (e.g. data mining and machine learning), technological tools (e.g. Cloud, Hadoop, Spark), and security measures required to undertake large-scale data analysis.

Knowledge

• Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of all the concepts and activities for large-scale data analytics
• Demonstrate expertise in Big Data Analytics and its business and research applications
• A depth knowledge and understanding of Big Data Analytics projects, Machine Leaning techniques for extracting big insights and unique knowledge from Big Data stores
• Have a critical understanding of complex computing application areas and apply skills in advanced topics to find resolution, such as cloud computing and security aspects.

Thinking skills

• Analyse critically and systematically a Big Data problem through identifying key requirements, alternative solutions and evaluation methods
• Critical thinking and evidential reasoning; 
• Exercise appropriate engineering judgement in the decision-making process
• Conduct a dissertation applying rigorous and critical analysis approaches to identify project goals, propose and evaluate different research strategies, and finally generate a useful and effective output
• Reflect on your professional and research practice.

Subject-Based Practical skills

• Design & develop large-scale systems considering security aspects
• Use diverse Big Data resources and advanced tools and techniques to convert Big Data to Big Insights in batch and real-time format
• Identify, critically analyse and execute a solution for a cutting-edge research/industrial computing problem
• Produce structured and coherent written reports to document the findings, evaluations, and the proposed solution for a Big Data problem

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Demonstrate an ability to study independently and effectively; and to be able to present and convey complex technical information to other professionals and the public;
• Develop interpersonal skills and be able to contribute and work effectively in a team;
• Consider the ethical, social and professional issues of a Big Data problem and solution;
• Integrate research, and articulate research results into professional practice.

• Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
• UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
• US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4

Extended Diploma or Diploma

FROM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

We specialise in a number of areas including Big Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Hadoop and Spark technologies, Cloud Systems, and Security - in all these areas there is a shortage of qualified practitioners. 

This course will open up fantastic new opportunities to develop your career and increase your earning potential, either within industry or in academia.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.