The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science develops advanced data science knowledge, statistics, analytics, visualisation, machine learning, and research skills for progression into employment and Ma...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification provides a structured postgraduate pathway in data science through mandatory units, coursework-based assessment, and progression opportunities to employment and Master’s top-up study.
Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification
6 mandatory units
120 credits in total
1200 Total Qualification Time
600 Guided Learning Hours
Coursework-based Pass/Fail assessment
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to extract and communicate business-focused insights from data. It builds understanding of how value and information flow through organisations and how data science can support informed decision-making, business opportunity identification, and improved performance.
Builds advanced knowledge for extracting business-focused insights from data
Develops both practical and academic data science capability
Covers analytics, statistics, visualisation, predictive modelling, and AI
Supports progression into employment or within existing roles
Provides a recognised Level 7 pathway on the RQF
Can support progression to Master’s top-up with advanced standing
On successful completion, learners will have developed advanced, current, and applied data science knowledge aligned with OTHM’s qualification objectives.
Develop a strong understanding of data science, including the data analytics pipeline, and descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
Develop sufficient skill in appropriate programming languages, tools, and libraries to carry out advanced data analysis for a variety of data types and modalities
Gain the mathematical and statistical knowledge and understanding required to carry out informed basic and advanced data analysis
Develop an understanding of fundamental, classical, and modern data science approaches, and the evolving landscape of data science in the context of Artificial Intelligence
Become familiar with and make use of modern tools and techniques for data visualisation
Understand current and future ethical, social, and legal issues that concern data scientists
This qualification is suitable for learners seeking advanced knowledge and skills in data science for career progression, role development, or further academic study.
Graduates with a related honours degree
Learners holding a UK Level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with relevant management experience
Professionals aiming to progress into data science or analytics-related roles
Learners preparing for postgraduate-level study in computing or data science
Individuals seeking a Master’s top-up progression route after Level 7 study
Applicants must meet OTHM’s published entry requirements before registration on the programme.
An honours degree in a related subject or a UK Level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with management experience may be considered, and learners must normally be 21 or older at the beginning of the course; applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
Assessment is coursework-based and criterion-referenced. To achieve a pass, learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Data Science Foundations is assessed by report
Probability and Statistics for Data Analysis, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Advanced Predictive Modelling, and Data Mining, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are assessed by report plus source code
Advanced Computing Research Methods is assessed by report
Typical assessment length is approximately 3500 words per unit, with overall grading on a Pass/Fail basis
The qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and also supports progression to further study.
Progress into data science, analytics, AI, or related professional roles
Progress within existing employment through advanced technical and analytical capability
Progress to Master’s top-up programmes in the UK and overseas with advanced standing
Build a foundation for higher-level academic or applied research in computing and data science
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