Computing (Data and Information Systems) HND

This programme emphasises three themes – data storage, data analysis and information systems. As a graduate of this programme, you will be skilled and knowledgeable in the technical aspects of data science, including data analysis, data visualisation, data collection and data storage, with a particular emphasis on information systems.<br/><br/>The quantity of data being gathered globally is growing and its analysis has become an increasingly important field as industry tries to extract the maximum value. Our Data and Information Systems programme incorporates the techniques required for the processing, analysis and visualisation of data on a large scale to meet this need.<br/><br/>You will be equipped with knowledge of the current state of the industry and there is also an emphasis on skills for lifelong learning, to give you the ability to update your skills throughout your career in this fast-moving field.<br/><br/>Employment opportunities will be found within organisations that collect and process large volumes of data, working as part of a team analysing data using statistical techniques and deploying visualisation methods to present the results. You could expect to be initially employed as a data analyst.