Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies

Data Analytics

Program Overview

Data drives modern decision making. This program teaches learners how to understand data, interpret patterns, and explain meaningful insights. Students begin with the foundations of data management, database development, programming, and statistical thinking. They gradually move into advanced analytics including predictive modelling, machine learning, cloud based data systems, and visualisation tools.

Students learn through practical work with real tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, and cloud platforms. They learn how to clean data, build models, test assumptions, and communicate insights clearly. By the end of this program, learners understand how data supports strategy and how analytical teams work inside modern organisations. This program also prepares students for university top up degrees.

Level 4 Mandatory Units

  1. Professional Practice

  2. Programming

  3. Data Analytics

  4. Networking in the Cloud

  5. Database Design and Development

  6. Data Structures and Algorithms

  7. Digital Business Solutions

  8. Innovation and Digital Transformation

Level 5 Core Units

  1. Computing Research Project

  2. Applied Cryptography in the Cloud

  3. Business Intelligence

  4. Emerging Technologies

Cyber Security Specialist Units

  1. Big Data Analytics

  2. Predictive Modelling

  3. Machine Learning

  4. Data Visualisation

  5. Cloud Data Solutions

  6. Data Engineering

  7. Analytics for Business Strategy

Optional Units

  1. Artificial Intelligence for Problem Solving

  2. Internet of Things Analytics

Career Pathways

  1. Data Analyst

  2. Business Intelligence Analyst

  3. Junior Data Scientist

  4. Reporting Analyst

  5. Cloud Data Technician