大数据和高性能计算（HPC）的硕士课程是专门为填补就业市场中的技能差距而设计的。更具体地说，它旨在为学生提供必要的技能，使他们能够将大数据和HPC概念应用于实际问题。该程序的结构旨在促进该尖端技术在实际问题中的实际应用。目的是在计划结束时，学生将能够将在计划中获得的知识专门应用于实际的大数据和HPC问题。但是，该计划还旨在为学生提供一系列可转让的技能，这些技能在整个IT行业中都特别重要。
Gain hands-on experience of big data analytics, data mining and visualisation techniques using high-performance computer technology. This MSc is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and enables you to develop IT solutions to big data problems in a sector with a significant skills shortage. Big data is increasingly important in the contemporary business and IT world. For many public and private enterprises, analysis of large-scale data sets is critical to growth.<br><br>This MSc will prepare you for employment in an IT industry where big data professionals are in high demand.<br><br>Youll learn how to interrogate vast amounts of structured and unstructured data and make informed insights from datasets that are too large to be readily processed using standard techniques.<br><br>Well provide an overview of the key algorithms, algorithmic approaches and software environments youll use when solving big data problems and explore data mining techniques.<br><br>Hands-on programming experience with the latest multi-core and multi-processor platforms will ensure your expertise in big data is underpinned by knowledge of high-performance computing. Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge of algorithms, optimisation and machine learning are available through a range of optional modules.<br>Youll work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to a big data problem. Well also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your dissertation.