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Data Science PgDip

Lancaster University

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Lancaster University

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Lancaster University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

From business and finance to health and medicine, from infrastructure to societal studies, data science plays a vital role in all aspects of the modern world. Our PG Diploma programme will ensure you have an advanced level of skills, knowledge, and experience in this rapidly expanding, highly in-demand field to achieve your career aspirations.

Studying for a PG Diploma in Data Science at Lancaster will provide you with the perfect environment to develop an expertise in the discipline. You will develop and consolidate your fundamental skills in both computing and statistics before progressing onto one of our specialist pathways which allow you to acquire and enhance advanced technical skills, while gaining professional knowledge that will support and advance your future career choices. The specialist pathway modules promote both an enhanced understanding of modern data science technologies and confidence in the application of data science within the business intelligence, health, environmental, or societal sectors. They are taught by researchers from across the University, who have expertise in the topics relevant to each of the pathways.

The fundamentals followed by pathway structure enables you to tailor the programme either to suit your current career development needs or to take the opportunity to upskill and take your career in a new direction.

Career options

Our programme opens the door to many possible careers, including Data scientist or data science consultant; Financial modeller; Clinical and pharmaceutical analyst; or Data technologies specialist. Our alumni have gone on to data science roles at Amazon, Deloitte, Santander, Bloomberg, The Office of National Statistics, The Environment Agency and more.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 20,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England

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Lancaster's community consists of students from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
The university offers wellbeing, financial, careers and visa application support for international students.
Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    23rd out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    149 66%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    16th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    87th

    41

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