Program Overview

Data Science (HTQ) CertHE

Course Overview

The Certificate of Higher Education in Data Science is an intensive one-year programme that prepares you for an exciting career in the field of artificial intelligence and data analysis. The course is aimed at industry professionals and provides an introduction to data analysis and data technologies.

Course Options

• Full Time (9 months)
• Start dates: Sep 2025, Sep 2026
• Study type: Full Time
• Course length: 9 Months
• Campus: Park, Cheltenham
• UCAS Code: I260

Course Modules

• Level 4 (Undergraduate year 1)
  • Systems Design and Development (CT4023)
    • Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
    • Independent Learning Hours: 228
    • Assessment:
      • 001: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
      • 002: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
  • Programming and Mathematics (CT4101)
    • Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
    • Independent Learning Hours: 228
    • Assessment:
      • 001: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
      • 002: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
  • Programming Algorithms & Techniques (CT4102)
    • Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
    • Independent Learning Hours: 228
    • Assessment:
      • 001: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
      • 002: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (CT4103)
    • Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
    • Independent Learning Hours: 228
    • Assessment:
      • 001: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent
      • 002: 50% Portfolio: Individual: 2000 words or equivalent

Fees and Costs

• Start date | Location | UCAS code | Fee (UK) | Fee (international)
  • Sep 2025 | Park, Cheltenham | I260 | £9,535 | £17,425
  • Sep 2026 | Park, Cheltenham | I260 | TBC | TBC

Careers

Upon completion of the course, you’ll be presented with a range of career opportunities in roles such as a junior data analyst, junior software developer, technician, and software QA.

Teaching Staff

• Dr Zainab Loukil, Academic Course Leader for Data Science (HTQ)

Facilities

• FuturePark, a £5.8 million centre of excellence for cyber and digital
• Cyber Control Centre
• Virtual Reality facility
• Digital lounge
• Enhanced teaching and learning facilities
• Latest technology, including photogrammetry equipment

Trips and Experiences

• Opportunity to attend data science-related industry conferences
• Talks by guest speakers from industry

School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences

• Gain new skills and develop innovative projects using cutting-edge facilities, labs, and suites
• Work with expert lecturers and professionals from across the industry

Disclaimer

Please note that this course is currently pending validation.