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Course summary
Data plays an important role in almost all private and public sector employment. The need to understand how to use data to inform business decisions has never been more important. This qualification equips you with the key skills to explore and analyse complex data sets and solve practical problems using applied mathematics, statistics and computing. It forms a strong foundation for further study or employment in the field of data science. Key features of the course
- Develops familiarity with mathematical, statistical and computational data modelling techniques
- Builds working knowledge of a range of appropriate software, including writing code in the Python language
- Provides experience of carrying out data analysis, and of communicating and critically commenting on the results
- Builds a solid foundation on which to continue on to a degree in data science or employment in a wide range of sectors, including finance, government, health, education, the voluntary sector, business and commerce
Modules
This diploma of higher education has two stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study four 30-credit modules. In Stage 2, you’ll study four 30-credit modules.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There is no formal pre-requisite study, but you must have the required mathematical skills, including: algebraic manipulation and solving equations quadratics and parabolas geometry and trigonometry exponentials and logarithms. You can check you’re ready and find more module details by following the link below. If you don’t feel you have the required mathematical skills, you can study an additional module to give you the knowledge and skills you need.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/computing-it/diplomas/diploma-in-data-analysis-w77#entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14544 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £13968 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £4752 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £4636 | Whole course |
| Wales | £5248 | Whole course |
| EU | £14944 | Whole course |
| International | £14944 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £14944 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ