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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
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Location
Lancaster University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course Overview
From business and finance or health and medicine, to infrastructure or education, data science plays a vital role in all aspects of the modern world. Complete four core modules to gain a foundation set of specific skills to pursue your career aspirations in Data Science. You can study these modules either one year full-time or two years part-time.
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.
Part-time study
Part-time students are expected to complete the course over two consecutive years. You will be expected to attend lectures and practical sessions during term time of approximately 3 days per week and to engage in group projects. You are also expected to be able to attend for any examinations in the summer.
Upon successful completion of the modules you may wish to progress to a PGDip or an MSc in Data Science.
Assessment
We offer an excellent range of learning environments, which include traditional lectures, laboratories, and workshops. We are also committed to providing timely feedback for all submitted work and projects.
Assessment varies across modules, allowing students to demonstrate their capabilities in a range of ways, including laboratory reports, essays, exercises, literature reviews, short tests, poster sessions, oral presentations, and formal examination.
Career
The gathering, interpretation and evaluation of data is fundamental to all aspects of modern life. As a result, data science can lead to a career in a wide range of industries. The core modules of this programme will ensure you are properly equipped to apply yourself to any data role, while your specialist pathway will enhance your opportunities in specific industries, should that be the route you wish to pursue.
Studying at Masters level will further enhance your career prospects, opening up opportunities to progress further in your career.
We provide careers advice and host a range of events throughout the year, including our annual careers fair, attended by exhibitors who are interested in providing placements and vacancies to computer science students and graduates. You can speak face-to-face with employers such as Network Rail, Oracle, and Johnson and Johnson, in addition to a large range of SMEs.
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University information

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University League Table
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Campus address
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England
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21st out of 110
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Student satisfaction
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