DipHE Data Science
About this course
DipHE in Web Development and Security and Creative Computing. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This programme holds HTQ approval and graduates may progress to a BSc (Hons) Data Science Top Up.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to the following Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: Two full A-level equivalent, including grade C in Computer Science, Maths or Statistics. BTEC: MPP from BTEC in Computing, IT-related subject or Applied Science. Engineering or science subjects may be considered. Access to HE: 64 UCAS points from a QAA-approved course in Computing or Mathematics. T level: Grade P (D/E) or above in Digital Business Services, Digital Production, or Design and Development. Must have passed all components.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 83%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Data Analysis with Python
- Databases
- Probability and Statistics
- Data Visualisation
- Applied Machine Learning
- Introduction to Business Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning
- Professional Practices
- Big Data Analytics
- Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
- Data Science Project
- Digital Leadership & Management
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on DipHE Data Science at University of Salford?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.