PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Data Science - online

Name: Data Science - online
Price: 1500 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of St Andrews

St Andrews, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

£18,000Per Year (Intl)

£1,500Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the PgCert Data Science - online at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Data Science course develops core skills in data science, covering a mix of practical and theoretical issues integral to careers in many data driven sectors. You will learn how to approach real-world data problems and how to apply your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis. The Data Science course is an online self-paced programme, with options to study for a PGCert, PGDip and an MSc. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £1,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £36,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Statistical Foundations for Data Science

Data Mining and Pattern Discovery

Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications

Data Visualisation and Communication

Big Data Processing and Management

Research Methods in Data Science

Predictive Modelling and Optimisation

Data Science Project and Deployment

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

Entry requirements For entry onto the MSc: A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements. A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£1,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working

20%Studying

13%Work & Study

1%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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