Big data is increasingly important in today's commercial landscape. As a data scientist specialising in big data, youll help companies make sense of large amounts of structured and unstructured data, providing rapid insights that enable them to make better, quicker decisions.<br><br>The MSc Big Data is a taught advanced Masters degree covering the technology of Big Data and the science of data analytics. Youll gain practical skills in big data technology, advanced analytics and industrial and scientific applications. The course will teach you how to collect, manage and analyse big, fast moving data for science or commerce. Youll learn skills in cutting-edge technology such as Data Analytics, R, Hadoop, NoSQL and Machine Learning. At the same time, youll delve into important maths and computing theory, and learn the advanced computational techniques you need to develop your career in data science.<br><br>As a graduate in Big Data youll be able to work in a wide range of sectors such as digital technologies, energy and utilities, financial services, public sector and healthcare.