Course summary
This Big Data programme is perfect if you want a career in Big Data, turning massive amounts of information into powerful insights that drive real business value. You’ll gain the advanced knowledge and hands-on skills needed to help design and build systems for Big Data analytics. With demand for data experts growing every year, your skills will be in high demand across all industries. Our MSc Big Data Technologies covers key statistical methods like data mining and machine learning, as well as essential tools such as Cloud platforms, Hadoop, and Spark. You’ll also learn how to keep large-scale data systems secure.
Modules
Year 1: Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning on Big Data, Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Dissertation). Optional: Security Management, IT & Internet Law.
Assessment method
You will be assessed using a mixture of practical coursework and a theory exam. Coursework can take a variety of forms, including laboratory work, data analysis and oral presentations. The Research Dissertation is assessed on a final written report, a poster presentation and a practical component. You will receive detailed feedback on all assessment outlining strengths and areas of improvement.
Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content). International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333