University of Essex Online · Part-time
Data Science
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 com…
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University of Essex Online · Computing
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 making mathematical and statistical methods and their real-world applications within this domain data wrangling with a focus on big data Throughout 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.
Getting in
As the university states it
We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. As part of the application process, you will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to test your ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. Please note that we will consider your performance in the aptitude test as part of your overall application, so if you don’t pass the test you may still be accepted onto the course. Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within your two-week induction period of the course in order to continue your studies. Academic entry route In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Data Science, as a minimum you must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification. Work experience entry route In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Cert Data Science, you must have at least three years’ relevant work experience in IT or computer science. English language requirements As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
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