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Master of Science in Big Data Technologies Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow) Glasgow Caledonian University (Glasgow), UK

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GBP 18800

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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55%

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Program Overview

Big data techniques are revolutionising how organisations and industries acquire and analyse data, offering valuable insights into how people live, work, play, travel, shop and exercise. These insights are valuable to marketers, researchers, designers, city planners, app developers, educators and many more.

GCU's MSc in Big Data Technologies helps you build the fundamental knowledge and practical skills for success in this fast-growing field. You'll develop competence in a range of emerging technologies: big data, cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the internet of things and data visualisation. You'll learn from the experts; GCU is internationally recognised for the strength of its research in these exciting subjects, driving 21st-century innovation.

The up-to-date curriculum keeps a career-focused approach, so you'll gain valuable skills you can immediately put to work in the industry.

  • Utilise leading-edge tools and technologies from companies such as Google and IBM, including the latest AI and ML techniques
  • Apply a wide range of industry-standard open-source development platforms and databases
  • Confidently analyse and visualise data sources, to deliver new levels of understanding
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    18800

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships and Discounts – September 2026

    We are pleased to remind you that several scholarships and discounts are available for September 2026 applicants. These include:

    • A 5% discount on full fee payments made early,if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.  
    • A competitive Postgraduate Ambassador Scholarship Offering full tuition free scholarship for 1 year Masters programme. Please note that applications for this scholarship close 15 May 2026 
    • The New to GCU Scholarship offering tuition fee discounts of between £3,000 and £4,000 for all offer holders for PG courses and £ 2500 each academic year for UG courses

    We encourage you to promote these scholarships to eligible applicants. Kindly follow the link below to view all our scholarship offerings and their associated terms and conditions: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships

     

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