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Degree Apprenticeship Admissions
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Data Science Degree Apprenticeship
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 3.5 Years
- Part-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- York St John University
Course summary
The Data Science Degree Apprenticeship equips you with the technical expertise and professional skills demanded by today’s global business environment. Developed in consultation with employers, this course combines advanced knowledge in statistics, computer science, and data analysis with practical experience, preparing you to turn complex data into actionable insights.
You will develop specialist, transferable skills in understanding data and models, knowing their scope and limitations, and being able to design, question and communicate these to a wide range of audiences. Learn mathematical and computational techniques for working with big data through databases, efficient algorithms, complex systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This course is supported by work-based projects and an End-Point Assessment, demonstrating your capability to operate as a professional data scientist.
Our online lectures are designed to facilitate discussion and help you to develop your critical thinking skills alongside other professional competencies. You will have 24/7 on demand access to learning resources, so you can work on them whenever is best for you.
You will study for the Degree Apprenticeship over 3.5 years alongside your work-based professional development. Completing this course means you will graduate with a Data Science Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) and will graduate at York Minster along with all York St John University graduates.
Modules
Assessment method
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/degree-apprenticeships/data-science-degree-apprenticeship/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- York St John University
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Part-Time • 3.5 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2027
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
York St John University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
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New employees, including school and non school leavers:
- 3 A levels, including Mathematics
- Evidence of English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills pass
Existing employees:
The candidate must be fully suited to undertake the substantial challenge of an apprenticeship combined with the rigorous academic study at degree level. The potential options are:
- An applicant already holding 3 A levels, including Maths.
- Where applicants do not hold a Maths A level qualification, they will be asked to take a Mathematics, Statistics and Computing test at application stage.
- Where applicants have significant experience in this area and have already completed higher level study in a similar subject (such as a Maths degree), they will be asked to provide further details at application stage. This could apply if they think they have covered any of the areas on the Modules and Outcomes check list (available on website). Please note that Data Analyst Level 4, and similar qualifications are not at the same standard as A level in Maths.
- All candidates must also have evidence of English Language Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills pass.
Please note that you can only apply for the apprenticeship through your employer and not directly to the University.
- 3 A levels, including Mathematics
- Evidence of English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills pass
Existing employees:
The candidate must be fully suited to undertake the substantial challenge of an apprenticeship combined with the rigorous academic study at degree level. The potential options are:
- An applicant already holding 3 A levels, including Maths.
- Where applicants do not hold a Maths A level qualification, they will be asked to take a Mathematics, Statistics and Computing test at application stage.
- Where applicants have significant experience in this area and have already completed higher level study in a similar subject (such as a Maths degree), they will be asked to provide further details at application stage. This could apply if they think they have covered any of the areas on the Modules and Outcomes check list (available on website). Please note that Data Analyst Level 4, and similar qualifications are not at the same standard as A level in Maths.
- All candidates must also have evidence of English Language Grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills pass.
Please note that you can only apply for the apprenticeship through your employer and not directly to the University.
Additional entry requirements
- Apprenticeship eligibility requirements - Completion of a skills scan to provide information on qualifications, skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the apprenticeship. - Proof that you live and work in England. - Evidence that your job role is relevant to the programme of study for the apprenticeship. - Support from your employer. Please note that you can only apply for the apprenticeship through your employer and not directly to the University.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Funding for degree apprenticeships varies depending on the pay bill of your organisation.
Employers with a pay bill over £3 million pay for apprenticeship training through their Apprenticeship Levy which is managed through the Apprenticeship Service. If your funds are insufficient, you only pay 5% of the outstanding balance, with the government covering the rest. If you have unused levy funds, you can transfer up to 25% to other employers to enable them to develop their workforce.
Employers with a pay bill under £3 million can receive levy transfers from larger employers or can pay just 5% towards training and assessment costs, with the government covering the rest! For employers with fewer than 50 employees, the government pays 100% of training costs for apprentices aged 16 to 18 or 19 to 24 with additional needs.
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