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Applied Data Science Postgraduate Certificate

Applied Data Science Postgraduate Certificate

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Study mode

Online

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Data Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science provides an excellent grounding for applying programming and data science skills in industry. As well as gaining a broad knowledge of computing, this intensive course allows you to acquire programming and data analysis skills using Python.

You will learn to solve general computational problems, utilising established algorithms and code libraries to develop simple everyday solutions for data cleansing, data science and analytics, machine learning and data visualisation. On this applied data science course, you will also have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to a practical work-based project.

This Postgraduate Certificate is designed for graduates who are new to computer science.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths as information technologists or data analysts.

Modules

This module covers the fundamental concepts and techniques of data analytics with Python, demonstrating how to apply these in order to process and visualise datasets. The module will cover tools such as database systems (SQL), data analytics techniques using machine learning models (clustering, and neural networks) and Python libraries. During the lab sessions, you will work on case studies to apply data analytics to real-world problems.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,610

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in any subject other than computer science. Applicants with less than the required level of academic qualification may be considered if they have significant experience in the IT industry.