Congratulations on taking the next step towards further study! Applications to enrol into our Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science are now open for our 29 September start-date. If you're interested in studying in 2026 or 2027, please sign up for enrolment updates.
When you apply to enrol into a programme with Tuihono UC | UC Online you're applying to Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. This means you'll be part of the University of Canterbury student body, and are eligible for a wide range of support and digital services as detailed here.
Get your documentation ready
Before you start your application to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science you'll need to prepare these documents:
- Verified evidence of your identity, such as a certified copy of your birth certificate, or a certified copy of the photo page in your passport. There are additional requirements depending on your visa status, or if you have legally changed your name - for more information view full verification requirements.
- Proof of your academic qualifications, such as a transcript or your UC student ID number if you studied your undergraduate degree with us. If you graduated with a bachelor's degree from another university, you will need to request a digital copy of your transcript through them.
- Proof of your professional work history, such as a CV or resume, including the years that you previously studied at tertiary institutes.
- For international learners: proof of your English language proficiency.
It's also helpful to have:
- Your National Student Number on hand - if you have one. You can locate your number through the NZQA website.
- Prepared two short paragraphs explaining what interests you about studying applied data science, and what you'd like to achieve with this programme.
How many courses do I choose?
The number of courses you choose depends on if you would like to study full-time or part-time, and how you are financing your study.
Please note: a minimum number of learners is needed for effective interaction and feedback, while a maximum cap of learners ensures high quality learning and support. If the minimum number of enrolments required for a course isn’t met, or the maximum cap is exceeded, learners will be given the option to defer their study or receive a refund.
To complete your Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science part-time, you will need to take one course per term (approximately 18.5 hours of study per week). The number of courses you enrol in now depends on how you're financing your study.
Using StudyLink? You’ll need to select both courses listed below to meet StudyLink’s minimum enrolment threshold. We'll be in touch later this year when you can add your 2026 courses.
Self-funding? All courses added to your enrolment must be paid before the first course starts. This means you may prefer to only enrol in your first course for now, to pay one term at a time.
Courses to search and select:
- MBIS623 - Data Management (29 September - 30 November 2025)
- COSC480 - Computer Programming (2 February – 5 April 2026)
Please note: the specific course codes to search for are MBIS623 and COSC480. The correct courses to select will then be shown in the course selector as MBIS623-25X4 (O) and COSC480-26X9 (O).
To complete your Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Science full-time, you will need to take two courses per term (approximately 37.5 hours of study per week).
Courses to search and select:
- MBIS623 - Data Management (29 September - 30 November 2025)
- COSC480 - Computer Programming (29 September - 30 November 2025)
- We'll be in touch later this year when you can add your 2026 courses
Please note: the specific course codes to search for are MBIS623 and COSC480. The correct courses to select will then be shown in the course selector as MBIS623-25X4 (O) and COSC480-25X4 (O).
Submit your StudyLink application ASAP
If you’re planning on using a StudyLink student loan to finance your study, we recommend applying as soon as possible. StudyLink can take up to a month to process your application, so submitting early gives you the best chance of having everything ready for the start of your learning.
Need help with your application?
We recommend allowing up to an hour to complete the application process. If you get stuck along the way, our team are here to help:
- info@uconline.ac.nz
- + 64 3 369 0600
You can also download our handy enrolment guide (PDF) here with screenshots and more detailed instructions for support along the way.
Let's get started! Begin your application to enrol now
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