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Data Analyst

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Data Science is a fast-growing interdisciplinary field which combines statistics, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence and data analysis to extract insights from data. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Data Science and data analysis and give you practical experience working with industry-standard tools, systems and programming languages. Through problem-based learning, practical computer-based workshops and group activities, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed, to an industry agreed standard.

What is a CertHE?
A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a UK higher education qualification equivalent to the first year (Level 4) of a full-time Bachelor's degree, providing foundational knowledge in a specific subject area

You will:
Be studying at a university with longstanding links in Data Science, giving you maximum employment and placeholder opportunities
Broaden your understanding of data science, machine learning and AI, some of the most 'in demand' skills in the modern economy
Gain experience using programming languages such as Python and SQL
Learn through hands-on exercises, group activities and live industry briefs, and work with messy, real-world datasets in realistic, problem-based scenarios
Build the practical skills you need for a broad range of career paths within data science and data analysis
Develop your skills using a wide-range of industry-standard tools for data visualisation, statistical analysis and Big Data analytics

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
GG09
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
GG09
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

A level

64 points. Two full A-level equivalent including grade C in Computer Science or Maths

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

MPP from BTEC in Computing or IT-related subject. Engineering or science subjects. Applied Science is accepted.

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS points from a QAA-approved course in Computing or Mathematics.

Scottish Higher

64 points. Two at Higher Level, including Higher Level Computer Studies or Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

26 points overall including Grade 5 in Higher Level Computer Studies or Mathematics.
Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

64 points. Two at Higher Level, including Higher Level Computer Studies or Mathematics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

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