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Foundations of Computational Analysis

Build the coding and analysis skills to clean, explore and visualise data, and turn raw numbers into findings people can act on.

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Overview

Build the coding and analysis skills to clean, explore and visualise data, and turn raw numbers into findings people can act on.

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Each module is 30 credits, made of two units from one of our Higher National Certificates.

What you’ll study

Level 4 · 2 units

What you will learn:

  • Design algorithms and turn them into working code using an IDE
  • Compare procedural, object-oriented and event-driven programming
  • Debug and refine code to a professional coding standard
  • Explore, clean and visualise real-world datasets
  • Use descriptive statistics to turn raw data into actionable insight
  • Forecast future trends and recommend the best course of action
  1. This module

    Level 4

    • ProgrammingUnit 4
    • Data AnalyticsUnit 12

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

How you’ll learn

Online theory, then hands-on practicals on campus.

You start with an induction on campus. Most of the teaching is then online, in live timetabled sessions with guided study in between, and you finish on campus for the practical work and assessment.

Meet us at an open event.

Next: Thursday 7 January 2027, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

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Start dates

Start dates are to be confirmed. Ask us and we will tell you as soon as they are set.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are to be confirmed. Ask us and we will tell you what you need.

Fees and funding

The fee for this module is to be confirmed.

Financial support

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a new way to fund study from January 2027. You can use it for a full qualification or one module at a time.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)

If your course starts on or after 1 January 2027, you may need to apply for student finance through the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). It’s loan funding you could use across your working life, and applications are now open.

Find out more on our Lifelong Learning Entitlement page.

How to apply and who is eligible

Questions about funding?

Your next step

Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.

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Apply direct to us, online.

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Open Event – 7th January 2027Thursday 7 January 2027, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply direct to us online, and we’ll reply by email.

2

You hear back

You’ll get an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.

3

You get ready to start

Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.

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