This Data Science course produces specialist Data Scientists who can design and implement computer-analytics and visualisation solutions for industry. With an emphasis on Big Data, you will gain an understanding of the needs of businesses and how to manage 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. You’ll put these skills into practice in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Importantly, the course satisfies industry’s demand for Data Scientists who have the ability to relate key performance indicators, and contribute to business decision-making at a high level – giving you an advantage in the job market.
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Stage 1, Semester 1
CMM510, Data Mining
CMM524, Advanced Data Management
Stage 1, Semester 2,
CMM507, Professional Development and Research Skills,
CMM535, Data Science Development,
Stage 1, Semester 3,
CMM531, Data Warehousing,
CMM539, Information Retrieval Systems,
Stage 1, Semester 4,
CMM534, Big Data Analytics and Visualisation,
CMM536, Advanced Data Science,
Stage 1, Semester 5,
CMM512, MSc Project Investigation,
CMM513, MSc Project,
CMM538, Short Industrial Placement,
CMM512, MSc Project Investigation,
CMM540, Workplace Project Investigation,
Stage 1, Semester 6,
CMM513, MSc Project,
Stage 1, Semester 1
CMM510, Data Mining
CMM524, Advanced Data Management
CMM531, Data Warehousing
CMM539, Information Retrieval Systems
Stage 1, Semester 2,
CMM507, Professional Development and Research Skills,
CMM534, Big Data Analytics and Visualisation,
CMM535, Data Science Development,
CMM536, Advanced Data Science,
Stage 1, Semester 3,
CMM512, MSc Project Investigation,
CMM513, MSc Project,
CMM514, Industrial Internship,
CMM538, Short Industrial Placement,
CMM512, MSc Project Investigation,
CMM540, Workplace Project Investigation,
Stage 1, Semester 1
CMM510, Data Mining
CMM524, Advanced Data Management
Stage 1, Semester 2,
CMM507, Professional Development and Research Skills,
CMM535, Data Science Development,
Stage 1, Semester 3,
CMM531, Data Warehousing,
CMM539, Information Retrieval Systems,
Stage 1, Semester 4,
CMM534, Big Data Analytics and Visualisation,
CMM536, Advanced Data Science,
Stage 1, Semester 5,
CMM512, MSc Project Investigation,
CMM513, MSc Project,
CMM538, Short Industrial Placement,
CMM512, MSc Project Investigation,
CMM540, Workplace Project Investigation,
Stage 1, Semester 6,
CMM513, MSc Project,
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. The course prepares you for a career in Data Science or in Big Data. Job openings include: Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Data Visualisation Specialist, Data Manager, Database Designer/Manager, Data Mining Expert and Big Data Scientist. The course also prepares students for research careers by providing the skills necessary of an effective researcher. Suitable MSc graduates may continue to PhD programmes within the school.
Aberdeen is home to many multinational oil and gas companies and associated suppliers such as mainstream software houses, IT providers to major oil-related companies, specialist software consultancies, and venture capital start-ups, so graduates can seek employment locally. RGU is also involved in a number of commercial collaborations on a local, national and international scale with organisations such as BP, British Geological Survey, Wood Group PSN, Accenture, WIPRO and many Aberdeen-based software development companies, and you may benefit from the university’s links with some of these companies when it comes to securing placements or employment.
OSHC: 624GBP/ per year
