MSc Big Data

The University of Stirling's Big Data MSc is a postgraduate course designed to equip students with specialist analytical skills needed to handle the big data revolution. The course provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for understanding the collection, management, and analysis of data. Course Content: The course comprises modules that enable students to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends, and customer preferences—all with the end goal of making informed business decisions. Also, the course includes practical components where students will work with real-time data from our industry partners to develop solutions to genuine business problems.Key Modules: Key areas of study include: Big Data Applications; Machine Learning; Software Development; Project and Dissertation; High-Performance Computing; Computational Intelligence; Spatial Computational Analysis; and Statistics for Big Data.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.Future Careers: Students who graduate from this program can find positions in business intelligence, data analytics, or big data infrastructure roles. They're equipped to work in industries including: computer programming, information services, information technology consultancies, financial service businesses, marketing, and public sector fields including health, education, and government.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.