Award in Advanced Databases and Big Data

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Students without the required background may be allowed to join the course depending on the students’ circumstances and background (2 years of industry experience may also be considered). Please find our RPL policy as authorised by the MFHEA at the end of the document. A good grasp of scientific English is required to follow the course. Students will be asked to provide IELTS certificate grade 6 or higher (or equivalent) or proof of equivalent level of English before commencing the course if the student has not followed their education in a primarily English-speaking country. Entry Requirements: 1. Proficiency in English language skills – PTE/TOEFL/IELTS level/or other standardised CEFR-mapped English test (Minimum B2) – see annex 5.0 for references or the student’s country equivalent, as the course will involve reading technical materials and communicating concepts effectively. A live online interview will be conducted with all candidates prior to admission to verify English skills, monitored by a registered ELT professional. Mapping table provided for English test score equivalences (Annex 5.0) 2. Post-secondary Education (Pure Maths and/or Computing A level) (MATSEC) or equivalent OR 3. A degree at level 6 (MQF/EQF) or equivalent in another subject together with a Post-secondary Education (Pure Maths and/or Computing A level) (MATSEC) OR 2 years of work experience in an IT related job paired with a strong interest in the field, together with minimum level 5 qualificati

Source: MFHEA GraphQL register