Queen's University Belfast

Data Analytics Fundamentals

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Microcredential introduces the fundamentals of data analytics, equipping learners with the skills to analyse, interpret, and model data effectively. Students will explore key statistical concepts, hypothesis testing, and predictive analytics using regression techniques, with hands-on experience in R. Ideal for those looking to build practical data skills for real-world applications across a range of industries.

This Microcredential is aimed at early-career professionals, graduates, and those changing career who are seeking to develop foundational data analytics skills, as well as those looking to upskill in analytics and predictive modelling. It is particularly relevant for those working in business, finance, marketing, healthcare, and public sector roles where data-driven decision making is becoming increasingly important.

Key highlights

  • Covers key statistical concepts and hypothesis testing
  • Predictive analytics using regression techniques
  • Hands-on data analysis experience using R
  • Builds practical skills to analyse, interpret and model data
  • Suited to career changers and early-career professionals upskilling
  • Relevant to business, finance, marketing, healthcare and public sector

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Junior Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Healthcare Data Analyst
  • Public Sector Data Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1200

Admission

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