Minimum Entry Requirements:
IT Professional Training recognises that many students come to the institutes with a wide range of expertise, skills and knowledge. Applicants with relevant experience but without formal qualifications may be accepted via interview. References will also be considered.
| Learning Methods Description | Funding / Self-funding | Intakes | Learning Modes Clarification |
| Full Time | SAAS Full Time Funding | January & August only | Class Based (Face to Face) Learning |
| Full Time | Self-funded | January & August only | Class Based (Face to Face) Learning |
| Full Time Distance Learning | Self-funded | No fixed date, course can be started at any time | Online/Self-Paced |
| Part Time | SAAS Part Time Funding | January & August only | Class Based (Face to Face & Virtual) Learning |
| Part Time | Self-funded | January & August only | Class Based (Face to Face & Virtual) Learning |
| Part Time Distance Learning | SAAS Part Time Funding | Various Starting Dates – (Jan, Mar, May, June, Jul, Sept, Nov) | Online/Self-Paced |
| Part Time Distance Learning | Self-funded | No fixed date, course can be started at any time | Online/Self-Paced |
Data science is the process of collecting, organising, analysing, and interpreting data to discover useful insights and support better decision-making. It helps organisations solve problems, identify trends, and improve performance. Data science is widely used in industries including business, healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, marketing, and technology.
The Data Science track is designed to provide students with the knowledge and technical expertise required to work within the rapidly growing field of data science and analytics. Students will explore a broad range of contemporary topics including but not limited to:
The programme aims to prepare learners for:
Additionally, learners will also have a good foundation to prepare for the following Certifications:
Career Development Routes
This course integrates learning materials from industry standard vendors such as CompTIA, Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, and CIW which can help to prepare students for a variety of vendor certification exams.
On completion of this certificate or during the course, units relevant to any particular vendor’s certification students can appear to equip themselves with the globally recognised and employers demand qualification from any of the following:
All vendors external exams fee have to be borne by the students. But being a partner with Pearson & Certiport Testing Centre we can get student’s 10-25 % discounts on some exam vouchers. Tutors will also provide students (bank of questions) to help them to pass when appearing for any Vendors specific external exam.
In HND, there will be more opportunity to learn further vendors based SQA units which will help students to attain further vendors specific certificate which is today’s employer’s demand.
Progression Route on First Year Course Completion
On completion of this course, candidates will move on to the following:
Career Prospects
Graduates from this programme will be well-positioned to apply for industry jobs such as;
Application Forms
The forms are available to download from our website. HNC Application Form can be collected from the Admissions Office.
For students living (domiciled) in Scotland or the European Union and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees will apply:
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) |
FEE |
| Full-time per year (can be paid in instalments) | £1,285 |
| Part-time (can be divided per unit) | £1,285 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
We also provide flexible fee instalments to help students in paying their fee.
There are a number of other funding opportunities available to UK and EU students to help them to pay for their studies and also to cover cost of living whilst studying. Contact the college for more details.
