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Data Analysis (W77)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

Discover how to turn data into insight with this diploma in data analysis. You’ll learn to explore and interpret complex datasets, applying mathematics, statistics, and computing to solve practical problems. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll develop analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that are in high demand across business, research, and technology sectors. This qualification provides a strong foundation for further study or careers in data science, analytics, or any field where understanding data drives success.

Key features of the course

  • Develop familiarity with mathematical, statistical and computational data modelling techniques

  • Build a working knowledge of a range of appropriate software, including writing code in the Python language

  • Gain experience carrying out data analysis, and communicating and critically commenting on the results

  • Builds a solid foundation on which to continue to a degree in data science or employment in a wide range of sectors

Modules

Course Modules

This data analysis diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: Stage 1 teaches basic statistical tools and quantitative methods alongside essential mathematical ideas and techniques, plus introduces key computing and information technology concepts.

Stage 2: In Stage 2, you’ll explore fundamental statistical techniques, broaden your knowledge of modern applied statistics, and learn computational and mathematical problem-solving methods.

How to apply

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Entry requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

There is no formal pre-requisite study, but you must have the required mathematical skills, including:
algebraic manipulation and solving equations
quadratics and parabolas
geometry and trigonometry
exponentials and logarithms.

You can check you’re ready and find more module details by following the link below.

If you don’t feel you have the required mathematical skills, you can study an additional module to give you the knowledge and skills you need. http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/computing-it/diplomas/diploma-in-data-analysis-w77#entry-requirements

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Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.

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