Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Data Science
Specifications
- Qualification title: Qualifi Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Data Science
- Level: 3
- Accreditation status: Accredited
- TQT: 1800
- Guided learning hours: 1009
- Credit Equivalency: 180
- Qualification number (RQF) : 610/5600/5
- Availability: UK and International
- Course Length: 12 Months or More
- Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.
- Fees: On campus £6,550 blended
- Progression routes: QUALIFI Level 4 Diplomas. Employment in an associated profession.
- Progression FAQ’s: https://qualifi.net/progression-faqs/
Qualification Overview
All of the QUALIFI Level 3 Extended Diplomas in this specification are made up of 180 credits which equates to 1800 hours of TQT.
Learners will complete 60 credits consisting of generic units and then choose their subject area to complete another 120 credits.
Units
Mandatory Units
- English for Higher Education
- Communication and Cultural Skills for Higher Education
- An Introduction to the Business Environment
- Business Resources
- An Introduction to Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Computer Systems
- Coding and Website Development
- Networks
- Mobile Communications
- Cyber Security
- Social Media for Business
- The Field of Data Science
- Python for Data Science
- Creating and Interpreting Visualisations in Data Science
- Data and Descriptive Statistics in Data Science
- Fundamentals of Data Analytics
- Data Analytics with Python
- Machine Learning Methods and Models in Data Science
- The Machine Learning Process
- Linear Regression in Data Science
- Logistic Regression in Data Science
- Decision Trees in Data Science
- K-means Clustering in Data Science
- Synthetic Data for Privacy and Security in Data Science
- Graphs and Graph Data Science
Learning Outcomes
The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding
The ability to think independently and solve problems.
Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems. Recognise the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research, appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision.
Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists Transferable skills and knowledge that will enable individuals to meet changes in business.
To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
Entry Requirements
Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
The qualifications have been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
Campus: We have a physical campus in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
