Data Science

University of Essex Online

Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 8 Months

Data Science PgCert is a postgraduate degree at University of Essex Online, based in Leeds, taught part-time over 8 months.

About this course

Discover how to use data to make business decisions, and gain access to a high-demand field.

The PG Cert Data Science is designed to provide a solid grounding in the techniques needed to start making data-driven decisions, for those without a background in computing or computing professionals looking to move into a more specialist field. You will explore core topics such as:

the background context and theoretical concepts, from data collection to decision making
mathematical and statistical methods and their real-world applications within this domain
data wrangling with a focus on big data
Throughout the course you will develop a number of programs and applications, and the course will focus on the programming languages Python, SQL and R. Towards the end of your studies, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a PG Dip or the full Masters.

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Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
8 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Leeds
Scheme
Postgraduate