Data Science PgCert
Lancaster University
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From business and finance to health and medicine, from infrastructure to societal studies, data science plays a vital role in all aspects of the modern world. The programme provides a foundation in statistical modelling and data analytical skills; the theories underpinning statistical modelling; programming; data mining and data science as process for gaining insight from data. You can study either full-time or part-time.Upon successful completion of the modules you may wish to progress to a ...Read more

From business and finance to health and medicine, from infrastructure to societal studies, data science plays a vital role in all aspects of the modern world. The programme provides a foundation in statistical modelling and data analytical skills; the theories underpinning statistical modelling; programming; data mining and data science as process for gaining insight from data. You can study either full-time or part-time.

Upon successful completion of the modules you may wish to progress to a PGDip or an MSc in Data Science.

Your future employability

The demand for people with data science skills is predicted to double over the next five years. This rising need is reflected in the average salary for data scientists, which is now £60,000 per annum.

Career options

Our programme opens the door to many possible careers, including Data scientist or data science consultant; Financial modeller; Clinical and pharmaceutical analyst; or Data technologies specialist. Our alumni have gone on to data science roles at Amazon, Deloitte, Santander, Bloomberg, The Office of National Statistics, The Environment Agency and more.

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65/101
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What students say
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Wei Hao
07 Dec 23

Great vibes. A little inconvenient in terms of its..Read more

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Charuvind
24 Feb 23

Offering the impressive intellectual and technical resources of a prestigious research university, Lancaster provides me the confidence of knowing that I am getting the most..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Statistics, Computer Science or similar. We may also consider non-standard applicants.

Tuition fees

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£4,710 per year

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£10,100 per year

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Students from EU

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£10,100 per year

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Wei Hao
07 Dec 23
Data Science (Study Abroad) BSc (Hons)
Great vibes. A little inconvenient in terms of its...
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24 Feb 23
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Offering the impressive intellectual and technical resources of a prestigious research university, Lancaster provides me the confidence of knowing that I am getting the most...
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Lancaster University
Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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