Data Science, Technology and Innovation
The University of EdinburghPostgraduate PgDip Online study 4 Years Computer science
About this course
Demand is growing for high value data specialists across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities. The aim of this unique, modular, online distance learning programme is to enhance existing career paths with an additional dimension in data science.
The programme is designed to fully equip tomorrow’s data professionals, offering different entry points into the world of data science – across the sciences, medicine, arts and humanities.
Students will develop a strong knowledge foundation of specific disciplines as well as direction in technology, concentrating on the practical application of data research in the real world.
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Online study Shown above
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: PgDip
Location: Edinburgh
Online study Shown above
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: Professional Development Diploma
Location: Edinburgh
Online study Shown above
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Edinburgh
Online study Shown above
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3132 IT user support technicians
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
3131 IT operations technicians
Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Study Mode
- Online study
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science