PgDip Data Analytics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The online PgDip Data Analytics is a flexible part-time programme teaching the concepts, principles and methods of probability, statistics and machine learning, and the software skills to manage, analyse and communicate data.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering | Duration: 24 months part-time (online distance learning) | Intake: September | Study mode: online | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two courses each trimester over two years, including Advanced Predictive Models, Data Mining and Machine Learning I and II, Learning from Data, Predictive Modelling, R Programming, Data Management and Analytics using SAS, Data Programming in Python, Large-Scale Computing for Data Analytics, Uncertainty Assessment and Bayesian Computation and Probability and Sampling Fundamentals (course list given for MSc and PgDip jointly).

Career pathways

Graduates are employed in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, finance and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online Data Analytics (MSc/PgDip/PgCert): 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject with a considerable mathematics component (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computing Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Psychology, Biological Sciences), or a 2.1 in another subject where sufficient maths is shown (e.g. Linear Algebra and Calculus modules, A-Level or Higher Mathematics). Graduates with a 2.2 plus at least two years of relevant professional experience involving programming, data management, data analysis or mathematical modelling may be admitted, possibly after an interview. Previous study of Statistics or Computing Science is not required; not available to recent University of Glasgow Statistics graduates. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0. Applications are accepted up until the programme starts; apply by 1 September 2026 for September 2026 entry.

Requirements published at program group level.

GBP 10,648 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total cost for UK, EU and international students; GBP 1,775 per 20 credits, 60 credits per year over 2 years Source

Intake: September

Duration: 24 months part-time (online distance learning)

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