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PgCert Data Analytics at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Postgraduate Certificate (60 CATS) giving a flexible, part-time route towards the MSc in Data Analytics, responding to local and global demand for data analytics expertise.

Department: Mathematics and Physics  |  Duration: 1 year (60 CATS points); flexible part-time pathway towards the MSc  |  Intake: Entry year 2027/28 (September)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

60 CATS of taught data analytics modules, including Frontiers in Analytics (visual and behavioural analytics). Graduates may progress, subject to capacity, directly into Year 2 of the part-time MSc, completing the remaining 60 credits of taught modules plus the summer industry placement project.

Career pathways

Completers can begin entry-level data analytics roles such as junior data scientist or data processor; MSc completers move into graduate roles such as data scientist, data analyst, data analytics modeller or data engineer.

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Applications or a closely related discipline, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants with a minimum 2:2 in a non-cognate discipline, or who have not yet completed their degree, are considered case by case. Significant mathematical ability is expected (no aptitude test is required; the level is comparable to the Test of Mathematics for University Admission). Applicants without these may be considered with evidence of recent relevant technical experience in industry, for example in programming, data analytics or AI development. Closing date for September 2027 entry for the PgCert is 30 June (later applications considered only if vacancies exist); a deposit is required to secure a place. Recognition of Prior Learning is available. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,083 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (ROI nationals resident in ROI) rate. Single year of study; subject to annual inflationary increase. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,667 a year (2027/28). International fee (EU Other students are charged the same). Single year of study; subject to annual inflationary increase. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (60 CATS points); flexible part-time pathway towards the MSc

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