This programme is developed by London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and awarded by University of London (UOL), UK.

LSE is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. Since its foundation in 1895, it has acquired a worldwide reputation for the quality of its research – 50% of its research was rated world-leading and a further 37% internationally excellent in the most recent assessment of research quality in UK universities.

This diploma prepares graduates for a quantitative career in data science. Developed by LSE, it will enable you to become a competent and confident data modeller and interpreter, assisting management to make data-driven decisions.

Studying this diploma, you will understand:

1) The techniques and subject matter of theoretical statistics and machine learning.

2) How to perform independent data analysis: selecting appropriate statistical methods for a given situation and drawing appropriate conclusions following empirical analysis to form the basis of managerial decision-making.

3) How to use statistical software to analyse datasets.