MSc Data Science at Robert Gordon University

The MSc Data Science degree at Robert Gordon University will equip you with the knowledge and skills to design and implement computer-analytics and visualisation solutions across a range of industries. With an emphasis on Big Data, you will gain an understanding of the needs of businesses and how to manage the requirements in this emerging international area of focus for companies, governments and economies. The course focuses on Big Data, traditional and unconventional data management including acquisition, storage, warehousing, analytics and visualisation tools and techniques.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 17 months* full-time; 12 months* full-time; 32 - 36 months part-time; 28 - 33 months part-time; 32 months part-time (online learning); 28 months part-time (online learning)  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; part-time (online learning)  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, allowing you to support your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in data storage, mining, warehousing, visualisation and analysis as well as transferable skills. *For students who undertake a placement the course duration will be extended by the length of the placement. The individual project provides an opportunity for applying specialist knowledge together with analytic, problem-solving, managerial and communication skills to a particular area of interest within data science.

Career pathways

The opportunity to exploit Big Data is recognised world-wide, and it is included in government economic strategies. The UK Government and Scottish Governments highlight it as an emerging opportunity for growth.

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