
Computer Science
A course by
UC Online
Fast-track your career with a broad and practical understanding of data science principles and applications. This fully online Postgraduate Diploma will equip you with skills in identifying and describing data trends using statistics and specialised software to enhance productivity.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Graduates will be able to use statistical and computational methods, including specialised software, to identify and describe data trends.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science is designed for graduates wanting advanced knowledge in data science to advance or pivot their careers. The fully online programme includes courses in statistics, programming, big data analytics, natural language processing, data mining, and the ethical and project management dimensions of working with data. Graduates are equipped to identify, interpret, and communicate trends in data to support decision-making across sectors.
What you need to know first
A university degree in a relevant area (e.g. biological sciences, computer science, digital humanities, economics, environmental science, finance, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology, statistics, or related)



Computer Science
A course by
UC Online
Fast-track your career with a broad and practical understanding of data science principles and applications. This fully online Postgraduate Diploma will equip you with skills in identifying and describing data trends using statistics and specialised software to enhance productivity.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad

Graduates will be able to use statistical and computational methods, including specialised software, to identify and describe data trends.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science is designed for graduates wanting advanced knowledge in data science to advance or pivot their careers. The fully online programme includes courses in statistics, programming, big data analytics, natural language processing, data mining, and the ethical and project management dimensions of working with data. Graduates are equipped to identify, interpret, and communicate trends in data to support decision-making across sectors.
What you need to know first
A university degree in a relevant area (e.g. biological sciences, computer science, digital humanities, economics, environmental science, finance, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology, statistics, or related)


Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 37 hours per week
Students gain in-demand analytical skills to extract insights from complex datasets and support strong decision-making.

Students learn scalable methods suitable for big data and distributed computing contexts.
At least 90 points in relevant 300-level courses with at least a B GPA
Approval as a student for the degree by the Executive Dean of Science or delegate
Meet University of Canterbury's English language requirements
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 37 hours per week
Students gain in-demand analytical skills to extract insights from complex datasets and support strong decision-making.

Students learn scalable methods suitable for big data and distributed computing contexts.
At least 90 points in relevant 300-level courses with at least a B GPA
Approval as a student for the degree by the Executive Dean of Science or delegate
Meet University of Canterbury's English language requirements