Data Visualisation
Students learn how to import and prepare data, construct data models, create clear visualisations and publish interactive reports. The module combines practical Power BI skills with the principles needed to select effective visual forms and communicate evidence to different audiences.
Delivery
Live online lectures and tutorials, conducted at scheduled times and recorded for review.
Study Hours
Approximately 100 hours of study, of which 15 are contact hours and 85 are private study.
Software Used
Power BI
Credits
10 CATS credits
Module Lead
Programme Faculty
Key Outcomes
- —Use Power BI confidently
- —Import, prepare and model data
- —Create effective and accessible visualisations
- —Publish and share interactive reports
- —Tell clear and compelling stories with data
Lecture Programme
- WK 01
Introduction to data visualisation
- ·Principles of effective visual communication
- ·Introduction to business intelligence tools
- WK 02
Importing and preparing data
- ·Connecting to data sources
- ·Cleaning and transforming data
- WK 03
Data modelling
- ·Structuring data for analysis
- ·Relationships and measures
- WK 04
Visualisations in Power BI
- ·Selecting suitable visual forms
- ·Designing interactive reports
- WK 05
Publishing and sharing reports
- ·Publishing Power BI reports
- ·Sharing insights and telling stories with data
Assessment
Online coursework submission with support from the module lecturer and tutor.
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