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Overview
This module will introduce Big Data concepts and applications and compare traditional (SQL) to alternative (NoSQL) approaches to data storage and retrieval. In addition to key concepts of data integrity and quality, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with big data tools.
Key Features
The Big Data course at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is put together in such a way as to make it very interesting and informative with a good mix of lectures and practical work. I would recommend it to anyone working in data storage and retrieval or anyone who wants to learn about new up and coming data technologies.
The module is delivered through weekly lectures and tutorial sessions, which take place on consecutive weeks.
Each lecture will direct the course and introduce the new ideas and skills required. Then small group tutorial sessions will enable each student to carry out the study and research exercises described in the associated work-sheet under the guidance of a Tutor.
Programme Structure
Content:
- Importance of data for business.
- Understand the difference between data, information and knowledge.
- Traditional ways to store and retrieve data.
- Big Data challenges and opportunities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data View 73 other Short Courses in Data Science & Big Data in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants are expected to have a first degree at 2.2 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have industrial experience.
- If you are a non-UK student you will need to show your passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK here. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland please contact us directly for further advice.
Tuition Fee
£TBC
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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