Master of Science - Big Data Technologies (16-month) (January entry)

Students will embark on a career in a leading-edge field and master the exciting and challenging world of big data! Big data techniques are revolutionising how organisations and industries acquire and analyse data, offering valuable insights into how people live, work, play, travel, shop and exercise. These insights are valuable to marketers, researchers, designers, city planners, app developers, educators and many more.

Glasgow Caledonian University London's MSc in Big Data Technologies helps students build the fundamental knowledge and practical skills for success in this fast-growing field. Students will develop competence in a range of emerging technologies: big data, cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the internet of things and data visualisation. Students will learn from the experts; Glasgow Caledonian University is internationally recognised for the strength of its research in these exciting subjects, driving 21st-century innovation.

The course is ideal for someone with a background in computer science, software engineering, web technologies or computer engineering who wants to enhance or update their skills. Those with backgrounds in mathematics and electronics are also well suited. The up-to-date curriculum keeps a career-focused approach, so students will gain valuable skills they can immediately put to work in the industry.

• Utilise leading-edge tools and technologies from companies such as Google and IBM, including the latest AI and ML techniques 
• Apply a wide range of industry-standard open-source development platforms and databases 
• Confidently analyse and visualise data sources, to deliver new levels of understanding

Students' expertise in big data will enable them to provide new insights into human behaviour and psychology, which can help to build stronger and happier societies across the globe. Their work could shape smart, sustainable cities; remove barriers to education; help people make healthier choices day-to-day; improve public health and so much more. All meaningful ways of contributing to the Common Good.

Please be advised that this is the 16-month option for the  MSc in Big Data Technologies.