Tell me about why UK?/ Why you choose UK?

After extensive research and comparison of different countries' educational systems, I gave the
UK much consideration for my studies. There are many reasons to choose UK, but I want to
discuss some of them.
Academic excellence:

Universities in the UK have the best academic standards in the world. According to the QS
World Ranking 2024, the UK is home to four of the top ten and overall, 89 universities in the
world, including Oxford and Cambridge. In QS study cities ranking London is placed on the top 1
in the world. When studying in the UK, you will find that practical and utility-based knowledge
is preferred over textbook learning. This will enable you to acquire critical thinking and
analytical skills along with creative ability in your chosen discipline.
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is an independent body in the UK that regularly assesses
the education standards of all universities and colleges in the country.
Culture:

The UK is a multicultural country which greatly influences the culture. Regardless of where you
come from in the world you will feel at home in the UK.
There are few places with such a rich culture as the UK. With its mixed ethnic population and a
long and interesting history, it is a fascinating place to explore.

Shorter courses duration:

Courses in the UK education system is shorter and more intensive than in many other countries,
which means I will graduate sooner, and without compromising on quality.
While we can complete an undergraduate program in three years, we are able to finish a
graduate program in just one year.
This not only saves our time but also a chunk of money spent on tuition fees and living costs.

Explore Europe while studying:

The UK is well connected to major European countries like France, Netherlands, and Belgium,
being the closest at distances ranging from 300 – 1,000 miles.
With the airport being functional 24 hours, you can explore different places while studying in
the country.

Support for International Students:

The UK is known for its excellent support system for international students. From orientation
programs to academic advisors,
Universities in the UK are dedicated to ensuring that students from abroad have a smooth
transition and receive the assistance they need to succeed in their studies.
Why Not in Pakistan?

Obviously, Pakistan was my first choice for my higher studies but Pakistani education system is
mainly focus on theoretical teaching method rather than practical one but Uk universities
providing both methods of teaching not only theoretical one but also practical one so I thought
that will be very beneficial for me to gain critical thinking and analytical skills in my chosen
discipline.

Did you considered any other country?

Yes I have searched different countries educational systems such as Canada and USA etc.
In Canada I searched the University of Waterloo and York University. I can’t choose the
University Waterloo and York because the fee of the particular universities is too high. York
University is round about 32,000 Canadian dollars. In Toronto Canada.
Big Data: Computational Arts, Computation, Optimization, Health and Business etc.

I have also searched the University of Waterloo, which is located in the city of waterloo and the
fee is 65 to 67 thousand per year which is too high.
Course Name: Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

In USA I have searched the University of North Texas, which is located in Denton city and the
fee is round about 36 to 38 thousand us dollar.
Course Name: Master of Data Science

I have also searched the Miami University which is located in Oxford Ohio. And the fee of this
university is round about 30 to 38 thousand us dollars per year.
Course Name: master of Science in Data Science.

UCAS, Mastersportal. Applycourses.

What thing attracted you for this university / why did you choose Glasgow Caledonian
University?

There is couple of reasons to choose Glasgow Caledonian University but one of the main
reasons is the modules of this university. Big data platforms and cloud computing are that
modules which attract me to choose this university.

Glasgow Caledonian University is located in the city which is heart of the UK, it’s mean London
city. According to the QS ranking London city is the one of the top ten city for students.
According to the UK guardian ranking Glasgow Caledonian University is ranked 40 th out of 122
universities in the UK. According to the Times Higer Education ranking GCU is ranked by 601 in
the world. According to the student portal GCU get 4.3 stars.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) was formally awarded university status in 1993,
Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the largest universities in Scotland, with almost 20,000
students from over 100 different countries enrolled, and is considered one of the top 10
modern universities in the UK. Overall, the University is ranked 88th out of 130 universities in
the UK.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a forward-looking university that was established to be

the University for the Common Good. An acknowledged international center of excellence in
higher education, GCU stays true to its tradition of providing access to higher education for
deserving individuals regardless of their backgrounds.

Did you considered any other universities in UK?

Yes I have searched different universities in the UK such as Starling University, Heriot Watt University
and Greenwich University.

In Starling University my course is available.

MSc Big Data, Fee: 21,845 Pound, Location: Scotland

Heriot Watt university: MSc Data Science, Fee: 24,496 Pounds Location: Scotland.

Essex University: MSc Big Data and Text Analytics, Fee: 22,400, Location: Colchester.

Why did you choose this course?

Well I did bachelor in computer science. During my bachelor studies I Build a solid foundation in
computer science principles, algorithms, data structures, and various technical skills relevant to
the field of data science and analytics, such as database management and Data manipulation
etc.

I also developed a basic understanding of data handling, processing, and analysis,

Laying the groundwork for my future career in data-related roles.

After that I started a job in Khaksar mall mardan as a data entry and computer operator. During
my job I gained some practical experience in handling data, using computer systems, and
performing routine tasks related to data entry and operations. After some time, I feel that I am
lacking advance technical skills, such as working with new software tools, and data organization
methods used in the workplace.
for that I decide to take an admission in master MSc Big Data technologies.
After successful completing my degree in Big Data Technologies, I can pursue various career
paths and opportunities in the rapidly growing field of data science and analytics such as data
scientist, Big Data engineer and Data Architect etc.

When I came back to my home country, I will be able to find a good salary and good position
jobs in different National and Multinational organizations such as
Federal Bureau of Statistics, Population Census Organization and UNDP etc.

Course Modules:
Actually my course is comprising in three (3) trimesters, named as trimester A, trimester B and trimester
C.
In trimester A there is only four modules, named as Big Data Landscape, Software Development for Data
Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Ethics and Research Methods.

In trimester B there is also four modules, named Cloud Computing and Web Services, Internet of Things,
Big Data Platforms and Data Visualization.

In trimester C there is only Dissertation.

1) Big Data Landscape:

Big data landscape is the visual representation of systematic assessment of how an organization's assets
are created, received, processed and disseminated

OR

The big data landscape is like a map showing how a company deals with its information – where it
comes from, how it's handled, and where it goes.

2) Software Development for Data Science:

building software products or applications that solve a specific problem for a user or group of users

3) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems capable of performing complex tasks that
historically only a human could do, such as reasoning,
making decisions, or solving problems.

Machine learning (ML) is the subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on building systems that
learn—or improve performance—based on the data they consume.

4) Data Ethics and Research Methods:

In short, data ethics refers to the principles behind how organizations gather, protect, and use data.
Research ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of research.

5) Cloud Computing and Web Services:

Cloud computing is defined as the use of hosted services, such as data storage, servers, databases,
networking, and software over the internet.

6) Internet of things:

The internet of things, or IoT, is a network of interrelated devices that connect and exchange data with
other IoT devices and the cloud.

7) Big Data platforms:

A big data platform acts as an organized storage medium for large amounts of data. Big data platforms
utilize a combination of
data management hardware and software tools to store aggregated data sets, usually onto the cloud.

8) Data Visualization:

Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data.

Who will fund your study?

My father will fund my studies. My father has different source of income such as commercial property,
Agriculture Property
And some investment in businesses.