Data Analytics - Waterford
The aim of this programme is to equip students with the computing skills and the statistical skills needed to analyse data to gain maximum information from that data for the benefit of a business or organisation.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time online delivery.
Entry Requirements
Computing or mathematics graduates will be a Level 7 qualification plus one year’s post. Non-computing and non-mathematics graduates will be a Level 8 qualification. Some applicants who do not immediately meet these requirements may wish to consider using SETU’s Recognition of Prior Learning mechanism in order to make application that can be considered for entry to this course.
Careers / Further progression
Opportunity
The primary aim of this programme is to produce highly skilled graduates with industry-ready skills in data analytics. The skills will be transferrable across a range of industries such as traditional manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, healthcare or financial services.
Should graduates wish to continue their education then they will be eligible for entry into MSc programmes in cognate disciplines.
Further information
Start Date September 2026
This is a level 8, 2-year, part-time, fully online programme aimed at students who are looking to re-skill or up-skill in this exciting area. The aim of this programme is to equip students with the computing skills and the statistical skills needed to analyse data to gain maximum information from that data for the benefit of a business or organisation.
Modules
Introduction to Applied Statistics
Database Design & Implementation
Data Ethics
Data Analysis 1
Business Intelligence Visualisation
Data Security
Dr Padraig Kirwan
Lecturer in Mathematics
Phone: +353 51 302073
Email: padraig.kirwan@setu.ie