Course Overview
The MSc Big Data at University of the West of Scotland is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Big Data course addresses the growing importance of big data in business, and society at large. Our modules will prepare you to make notable contributions in modern day organisations with Big Data technologies. Equipped with necessary knowledge and hand-on experience you will enhance your employability within UK and internationally. International tuition fees are £18,900 per year, home/UK fees are £1,070 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements What qualifications do you need? We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. You should possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification in Computing / Engineering (or relevant disciplines). You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent. If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Postgraduate Entry Requirements page whic |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,070
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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