Data Science – PGD L7

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science

Overview

The principal objective of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills and construct the means for extracting business-focused insights from data. This requires an understanding of how value and information flows in a business, and the ability to use that understanding to identify business opportunities.

Learners will become competent and reflective practitioners, related to their current role, and in preparation for more challenging roles in the future.

Entry requirements

OTHM Level 7 qualifications: Learners aged 21 or above

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

An honours degree in a related subject or a UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

English requirements:  Visit English Entry Requirements  page
Equivalences

The OTHM Level 7 diplomas on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) are at the same level as master's degrees. However, they are shorter (120 credits), and learners will have to proceed to the dissertation stage (60 credits) with a university to achieve a full master's programme.
Qualification structure

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science qualification consists of 5 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Mandatory units

Data Science Foundations (20 Credits)
Probability and statistics for data analysis (20 Credits)
Advanced Predictive Modelling (20 Credits)
Data Analysis and Visualisation (20 Credits)
Data Mining, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (20 Credits)
Advanced Computing Research Methods (20 Credits)
Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a 'pass' for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners' overall achievement has been arrived at.
Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant master top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.