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MSC IN BIG DATA AND DIGITAL FUTURES

最火大数据来袭！华威大学跨学科研究中心2015-16学年将开设一门新的研究生课程MSc Big Data & Digital Futures

Big data are transforming digital processes in everyday life. Increasingly, governments, business, industry and third sector organisations all rely on employees with an understanding what big data are, how they can be used, and what their strengths and weaknesses might be. In turn, there is a growing demand for postgraduates to be able to critically engage with big data both theoretically, methodologically and practically and to understand the role that data play shaping life more generally.

In contrast to many big data focused degrees (e.g. Data Science or Data Analytics) where the focus ends up being almost explicitly on data practices and tools, here the onus is on developing both a range of theoretical approaches to digital data and objects in general as well some practice based methodological skills. As such, both method and data are taken to be social products with considerable overlapping ontologies and epistemologies and, by the end of the degree, students will be able to critically engage with the rapid changing modes of big data in circulation in general.

The course also provides an excellent foundation for those intending to undertake further postgraduate research at doctoral level.

Who should apply?

This course is aimed at students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds who want to learn more about the ways in which data and digital processes play a role in everyday life. Although no specific background is required, your application must demonstrate an ability to work creatively and independently as well as an interest in big data and digital futures in general.For further information, contact CIM Masters Director, Dr. Olga Goriunova: [email protected].

Course Laptops

All students starting the course will be given a laptop to be used in seminars and workshops.

Entrance Requirements

We normally require a first or upper second class undergraduate degree. If your first language is not English, we normally require a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS or equivalent. But we consider each application on its merits so please get in touch with the course director to discuss course eligibility if you are unclear about entrance requirements or have any questions.

We are especially open to discussing applications from mature students who may have come to higher education through a range of diverse routes.

Course Duration:

one year full-time (3 terms from October to August)
two years part-time

Big Data and Digital Futures Course Overview

The MSc in Big Data and Digital Futures includes two core modules with a dissertation project and three or four option modules.
Please note: not all modules may be available each year due to staff availability and student number uptake; you should therefore check with the Centre.