Programme Options

This postgraduate programme is taught and assessed fully online.

MSc in Data Science, Technology and Innovation 

The MSc consists of 120 taught credits followed by a 60 credit dissertation. This programme includes a compulsory course: Practical Introduction to Data Science.

  • If studying on a full-time basis, the prescribed timeframe is 1 year.  
  • If studying on a part-time intermittent basis, the prescribed timeframe is 6 years. It is possible to complete the programme within a shorter timeframe.

Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science, Technology and Innovation

The PG Diploma (PG Dip) consists of 120 taught credits. This programme includes a compulsory course: Practical Introduction to Data Science.

  • The prescribed timeframe to complete the Diploma via (part-time intermittent study) is 4 years. It is possible to complete the programme within a shorter timeframe. 

Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science, Technology and Innovation

The PG Certificate (PG Cert) consists of 60 taught credits. This programme includes a compulsory course: Practical Introduction to Data Science.

  • The prescribed timeframe to complete the certificate via (part-time intermittent study) is 2 years. It is possible to complete the programme within a shorter timeframe.  

Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) (ProfDev)

Most taught courses are also available as Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD).This option is ideal for those who are interested in studying at postgraduate level without taking on the time or financial commitment of a full programme. These courses may be put towards a qualification in Data Science, Technology and Innovation should you wish to continue on to a full programme. 

  • When studying PPD, up to 50 credits can be completed within 2 years.