Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
Develop your knowledge of Applied Data Science to progress your career, or to enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science.
The PGCertADS at UC covers computer programming, statistics, and data management, and gives you an opportunity to start exploring advanced data science topics like digital humanities and data mining.
The Postgraduate Certificate is an entry pathway into the Postgraduate Diploma and the master’s in Applied Data Science (MADS).
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
- Expand your analytical, problem solving, communication, and data management skills.
- Develop an understanding of basic programming.
- Learn how to use data to inform solutions to workplace needs.
- Complete written assignments, examinations, and written projects.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
- Expand your analytical, problem solving, communication, and data management skills.
- Develop an understanding of basic programming.
- Learn how to use data to inform solutions to workplace needs.
- Complete written assignments, examinations, and written projects.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
To be accepted into the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science students must have either:
- qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand university degree in an area which is relevant to data science, such as biological sciences, computer science, digital humanities, economics, engineering, environmental science, finance, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology, statistics, or any other relevant degree subject to approval.
- or passed 90 points in relevant 300-level courses with at least a B Grade Point Average.
- or provided evidence of relevant professional practice or work experience, or equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience to the satisfaction of the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
To be accepted into the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science students must have either:
- qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand university degree in an area which is relevant to data science, such as biological sciences, computer science, digital humanities, economics, engineering, environmental science, finance, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology, statistics, or any other relevant degree subject to approval.
- or passed 90 points in relevant 300-level courses with at least a B Grade Point Average.
- or provided evidence of relevant professional practice or work experience, or equivalent practical, professional or scholarly experience to the satisfaction of the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science comprises 60 points. The way these points are made up depends on a student’s previous experience and education.
Students without undergraduate study equivalent to any of this programme’s foundational courses, or without industry experience must complete 45 points from foundational courses, and the remaining 15 points from advanced courses.
Students who have completed an undergraduate course equivalent to any of the foundational courses, or who have equivalent industry experience to the relevant learning outcomes may gain their full 60 points from advanced courses, or from elective courses, with approval from the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate.
The PGCertADS is delivered both full-time and part-time on campus for domestic students, and via web-based distance learning for international students, in a part-time capacity only.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science comprises 60 points. The way these points are made up depends on a student’s previous experience and education.
Students without undergraduate study equivalent to any of this programme’s foundational courses, or without industry experience must complete 45 points from foundational courses, and the remaining 15 points from advanced courses.
Students who have completed an undergraduate course equivalent to any of the foundational courses, or who have equivalent industry experience to the relevant learning outcomes may gain their full 60 points from advanced courses, or from elective courses, with approval from the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate.
The PGCertADS is delivered both full-time and part-time on campus for domestic students, and via web-based distance learning for international students, in a part-time capacity only.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
There are two pathways to study the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science. One for students without prior study or experience and another for students with relevant prior study or experience.
Students starting without prior study or experience must complete these foundational compulsory courses:
And:
- 15 points chosen from these advanced courses.
The second pathway is for students with relevant industry experience or equivalent study to the foundational compulsory courses as approved by the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate.
These students may choose their 60 points from these advanced courses AND/OR or from approved 400 or 600-level courses in:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science (excluding DATA601, DATA603, and DATA605)
- Digital Humanities
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Geography
- Geology
- Geospatial Data Science
- Health
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Applied AI
- Or any other relevant degree subject as approved by the Kaihautū Hōtaka | Programme Director and the Tumuaki o te kura tika | Head of the relevant school.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
There are two pathways to study the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science. One for students without prior study or experience and another for students with relevant prior study or experience.
Students starting without prior study or experience must complete these foundational compulsory courses:
And:
- 15 points chosen from these advanced courses.
The second pathway is for students with relevant industry experience or equivalent study to the foundational compulsory courses as approved by the Amo Matua, Pūhanga | Executive Dean of Engineering or delegate.
These students may choose their 60 points from these advanced courses AND/OR or from approved 400 or 600-level courses in:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science (excluding DATA601, DATA603, and DATA605)
- Digital Humanities
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Geography
- Geology
- Geospatial Data Science
- Health
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Applied AI
- Or any other relevant degree subject as approved by the Kaihautū Hōtaka | Programme Director and the Tumuaki o te kura tika | Head of the relevant school.
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science, and then on to the Master of Applied Data Science (MADS).
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science, and then on to the Master of Applied Data Science (MADS).
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
Graduates of the PGCertADS programme will be well-positioned for entry-level roles in data analysis, data engineering, and data science, and industry specific roles such as business analysis, health data analysis, or policy analysis.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science
Graduates of the PGCertADS programme will be well-positioned for entry-level roles in data analysis, data engineering, and data science, and industry specific roles such as business analysis, health data analysis, or policy analysis.
