Data Analyst Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Course Overview - Data Analyst Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
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?...
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
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A74-F57
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
64 points. Two full A-level equivalent including grade C in Computer Science or Maths
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points from a QAA-approved course in Computing 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP from BTEC in Computing or IT-related subject. Engineering or science subjects. Applied Science is accepted.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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