MSc Big Data Technologies

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 88, with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 59 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Westminster offers a range of scholarships and financial support options to help students pursue their academic goals. These scholarships are designed to assist both domestic and international students and provide opportunities for students across various disciplines. 

1. Westminster International Postgraduate Full Scholarship: Similar to the undergraduate scholarship, this scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Westminster. It covers full tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of the program.
2. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and recognizes academic excellence. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver for the duration of the program.
3. International Student House Scholarship: This scholarship is specifically for international students who will be residing at the International Student House during their studies. It covers a portion of the accommodation costs.
4. Westminster Business School Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is aimed at high-achieving students applying to business-related courses within the Westminster Business School. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver.

Graduates of the MSc in Big Data Technologies from the University of Westminster have excellent career prospects in various industries that generate and handle large volumes of data.

1. Data Analyst: Graduates can work as data analysts, interpreting and visualizing data to provide valuable insights to businesses and organizations.

2. Data Scientist: Some graduates may pursue careers as data scientists, using advanced analytical and machine learning techniques to develop data-driven solutions.

3. Big Data Engineer: Graduates can become big data engineers, designing and implementing data processing systems and pipelines.

4. Business Intelligence Analyst: Graduates may work as business intelligence analysts, leveraging big data technologies to support decision-making processes.

5. Data Manager: Some graduates may choose to become data managers, responsible for the organization and maintenance of large datasets.

6. Data Consultant: Graduates can work as data consultants, providing expertise to organizations seeking to implement big data solutions.

7. Research Scientist: Graduates with a research focus can pursue careers as research scientists, conducting studies and experiments using big data.