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About the course
The Graduate Certificate of Applied Data Science prepares you for an entry level career in data science, providing you with the fundamental skills needed to deal effectively within the areas of data analysis, data management or big data processing. The course gives you an introduction to data science and topics in statistical and exploratory analysis. The programme deepens expertise in software architecture, data systems, and emerging technologies for advanced IT leadership.
What you might learn
You’ll develop hands-on skills to work with the data science lifecycle, from sourcing and structuring data to analysing and communicating insights. The course builds capability in Python and SQL, core data management concepts, and essential mathematical foundations (including calculus and linear algebra) used in modern analytics and AI. It also introduces statistical and exploratory analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level and junior pathways in data and analytics across sectors where data-driven work is growing. Typical roles include junior data analyst, data analyst, data science assistant/associate, and data engineer pathway roles, supporting data cleaning, database querying, reporting and basic modelling. This Graduate Certificate provides a practical bridge into technical data careers in IT & Computer Science. Preparing graduates for senior software engineering, data leadership, cybersecurity, and technology consultancy roles.
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