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 makingmathematical and statistical methods and their real-world applications within this domaindata wrangling with a focus on big dataThroughout 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.Learning AssessmentsStudying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the March and April 2026 intakes of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the March and April 2026 intakes of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.